Substation Engineer I/II

Toth And Associates • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Substation Engineer I/II supports planning, design, and implementation of electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and renewable energy clients. Working under the direction of a Professional Engineer (PE) and Project Managers, the engineer develops technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant designs while building increasing independence and technical depth. The role includes preparing substation design documents and calculations, applying applicable engineering standards, reviewing work for quality and compliance, collaborating with project teams, maintaining documentation, and raising project issues and potential solutions with stakeholders. Short periods of out-of-town travel may be required based on projects and assignments. Other duties may be assigned.

Toth and Associates, Inc. is a full-service consulting engineering firm serving public and private utilities, municipalities, architects, developers, educational institutions, and other clients across the country. The company describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with an emphasis on professional growth and meaningful careers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 0–4 years of experience in the electrical engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• EIT Certification.
• Experience in the design of medium- or high-voltage power systems.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards related to substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI – C2).
• Prior internship with an electric utility, consulting firm, or industrial manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of physical substation components, including yard layouts, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
• Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable lists, and panel layouts.
• Develop design drawings, calculations, and bills of material from engineering documents for planning, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Conduct engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable pulling, flicker analysis, and grounding analysis.
• Apply applicable engineering standards and codes, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI, to support consistent and compliant project execution.
• Perform quality reviews to identify inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to develop solutions and modifications as needed.
• Maintain detailed project documentation and support engineering calculations.
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of stakeholders.
• Travel out of town for short periods as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Eight paid holidays.
• Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options.
• 401(k) with company matching and profit sharing.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Paid bonding leave.
• Vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance available.
• Short-term disability available.
• FSA and HSA options.
• Education assistance.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level