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Substation Engineer III

Portland, Oregon Permanent USD130,000 - USD145,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
We are seeking a Substation Engineer III to support the design and execution of medium- and high-voltage substation projects. This individual will operate as a technical lead on engineering deliverables, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a mentor to junior engineers.
  • Strong project pipeline and long-term backlog
  • Exposure to complex utility and EPC environments

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized engineering and consulting organization supporting some of the largest utility, renewable energy, and grid modernization programs across North America. Their Power Delivery team partners with investor-owned utilities, municipalities, cooperatives, and EPC organizations to deliver complex transmission and substation infrastructure projects.

With continued investment into grid reliability, load growth, renewable integration, and aging infrastructure replacement, this team is expanding to support a strong backlog of substation and transmission projects ranging from distribution voltage through EHV systems (12kV-500+ kV).

Job Description

  • Lead engineering and design execution for substation projects ranging from 12kV-500+ kV
  • Develop and review:
    • General Arrangements (GA)
    • Electrical plans and elevations
    • Equipment layouts
    • Grounding plans
    • Cable routing and conduit plans
    • Control building layouts
    • Bills of Material (BOM)
  • Perform engineering calculations including:
    • Ground grid studies
    • Equipment sizing and selection
    • Cable sizing
    • Bus calculations
    • Station service design
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, relay/P&C, transmission, and construction teams
  • Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution
  • Participate in design reviews and client meetings
  • Review junior engineer deliverables and provide mentorship
  • Support construction and commissioning efforts as required
  • Ensure designs align with utility standards and applicable industry codes



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Substation Engineer III should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
  • 5-8+ years of substation engineering experience
  • Experience delivering utility, consulting, or EPC projects
  • Knowledge of:
    • Substation design principles
    • Utility engineering standards
    • Transmission and distribution systems
    • NESC, IEEE, NEC standards
  • Strong communication and client-facing experience
  • Ability to independently manage multiple engineering packages

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $130,000 to $145,000.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits (MDV).
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale grid modernization and utility infrastructure projects
  • Strong project pipeline and long-term backlog
  • Hybrid and remote flexibility
  • Exposure to complex utility and EPC environments
  • Technical leadership opportunities
  • Defined growth path into Lead Engineer, PM, or Engineering Manager
  • Competitive compensation package and performance incentives



If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Substation Engineer III and contribute to the energy and power industry, apply today!

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7047108

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Portland
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-062026-7047108
Job Nature
Hybrid working