Substation Engineer - V

TOTH AND ASSOCIATES INC•Portland, OR

4d•$120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer V leads the technical execution of electrical substation projects from kickoff through delivery. The role applies advanced engineering expertise and independent judgment to develop technically sound, constructible, and code-compliant designs, and serves as the primary technical owner of project scope, deliverable quality, and engineering decisions. As the day-to-day technical lead, this position mentors engineering staff, supports Project Managers, interfaces directly with clients, and promotes high-quality project delivery through proactive risk management and rigorous quality control. The engineer may lead major portions of substation projects or independently execute small-to-medium projects. The role oversees substation physical and protection and control design, engineering analyses, and project deliverables, while maintaining client relationships and project documentation. Travel may be required for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
7–10 years of experience in electrical substation engineering or related power systems design.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical execution of projects with minimal oversight.
Advanced knowledge of substation design principles, standards, and engineering practices.
Strong engineering judgment, including the ability to assess risk and make sound technical decisions.
Proven experience performing and reviewing complex engineering calculations and design packages.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and project deliverables effectively.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant engineering design tools.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain licensure.
Expertise in medium- and high-voltage substation systems for utility or industrial clients.
Advanced proficiency with substation design and analysis software, such as grounding analysis tools like SES-CDEGS.
Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.
Experience leading client-facing technical discussions and design reviews.

Responsibilities

Lead major portions of substation projects or independently execute small-to-medium projects from kickoff through delivery.
Serve as the technical lead and primary engineering point of contact for coordination with Project Managers, clients, and internal teams.
Own the technical scope of work, including development and oversight of substation physical and protection and control design deliverables.
Prepare, review, and approve engineering drawings, calculations, studies, and bills of material.
Apply and enforce applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
Identify project risks, design conflicts, and scope impacts; determine appropriate resolution and escalation.
Perform and oversee engineering analyses, including grounding, fault current, voltage drop, and related studies.
Conduct QA/QC reviews of calculations, drawings, and design packages before issuance; serve as Engineer of Record when licensed.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to Engineer I–IV staff, including design reviews and development feedback.
Communicate project status, technical issues, and risks clearly to internal stakeholders and clients.
Maintain day-to-day client engineering relationships and support client satisfaction and repeat business through high-quality technical delivery and communication.
Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
Travel as required for project coordination, site visits, or client meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.