Substation Engineer I/II

Toth And Associates • Kennewick, WA

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About The Position

The Substation Engineer I/II supports the 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 design development, engineering calculations, quality reviews, project documentation, collaboration with project teams, and short periods of out-of-town travel as project needs require.

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 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 stakeholders' attention.
• 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.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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