Substation Engineer - I/II at Toth and… · Portland

Summary: Toth and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineer I / II to support the planning, design, and implementation of electrical substation projects for utility, industrial, and renewable energy clients. The role involves developing technically sound substation designs and working under the direction of a Professional Engineer and Project Managers. 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, ensuring consistent and compliant project execution - Perform quality reviews to check for inaccuracies, omissions, or compliance issues, and provide recommendations - Work collaboratively 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 the stakeholders - Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - BS 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 interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Preferred Qualifications: - EIT Certification - Experience in the design of medium or high voltage power systems - Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI – C2) - Prior internship with an electric utility, consulting firm, or industrial manufacturer Required Skills: Electrical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Electrical Substation Design, Protection and Control Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Cable Lists, Panel Layouts, Engineering Calculations, Voltage Drop Analysis, Cable Pulling Calculations, Flicker Analysis, Grounding Analysis, NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI, EIT Certification Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO), Eight paid holidays, Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options, 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing, Discretionary bonuses, Paid Bonding Leave, Vision, Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, Supplemental life insurance available, Short-term disability available, FSA and HSA options, Education assistance