Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.•Pullman, WA

3d•$113,000 - $144,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team. This role involves the conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction, and commissioning/startup support through energization. The Project Engineer will also be responsible for developing and delivering physical, electrical, civil, and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits, and specifications. This position assists the Project Manager in planning and executing projects, coordinating with clients and stakeholders, training and mentoring design staff, ensuring project quality, and overseeing design personnel. The role requires coordination with various ECI discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection, Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right-of-Way, and Project Management/Controls.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or an acceptable combination of education and experience
6+ years' project and design engineering experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organization and planning skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Commitment to quality and accuracy
Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules
Advanced knowledge of power engineering principles
Expertise regarding applicable codes, standards and design tools
Basic project management execution skills
Ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team
Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future

Nice To Haves

PE license is preferred
Experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus

Responsibilities

Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations
Material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization
Development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications
Assisting the Project Manager in the planning and execution of projects
Client and stakeholder coordination
Training and mentoring of design staff
Project quality assurance
Oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters and support staff
Coordination of specialized tasks with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups