Job Description
Substation Engineer
Design and deliver reliable transmission and distribution substations. Lead utility advancing grid reliability and infrastructure modernization.
About Our Client
Our client is a leading utility and power delivery organization focused on modernizing and expanding electrical infrastructure across transmission and distribution networks. They provide reliable energy solutions through investment in grid resiliency, renewable integration, and substation development, offering engineers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale projects that support critical energy demands.
Job Description
Design and develop high-voltage electrical substations ranging from distribution to transmission voltage levels. Prepare engineering calculations, plans, specifications, and design packages for substation projects. Develop and review physical layouts, one-line diagrams, relay and protection schematics, grounding plans, and equipment arrangements. Perform equipment sizing and selection for transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, bus structures, and associated substation equipment. Conduct power system studies, including short-circuit, load flow, grounding, and protection coordination analyses. Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including IEEE, NEC, NESC, ANSI, and utility-specific requirements. Coordinate multidisciplinary project activities with civil, structural, protection and controls, and construction teams. Support procurement activities by reviewing vendor drawings, technical submittals, and equipment specifications. Participate in site visits, field inspections, commissioning activities, and construction support. Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting for operational and maintenance issues. Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management activities. Prepare project documentation, engineering reports, and technical presentations. Support continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, quality, and safety.
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 should have:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- 3+ years of substation engineering experience (adjust based on role level).
- Knowledge of electrical power systems, transmission, and distribution networks.
- Experience with substation physical design and protection and control systems.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards such as IEEE, NEC, NESC, ANSI, and NERC where applicable.
- Proficiency with engineering and design software, including AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, CYME, or similar tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $140,000 per year.
- Overtime eligibility (if applicable)
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and PE license support
- Flexible/hybrid work options
Interested? Apply today.
Contact Lauren Just Quote job ref JN-082026-7086466
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D
Industry: Energy & Natural Resources
Where: Portland
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Lauren Just
Job Reference: JN-082026-7086466
Job Nature: Hybrid working
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Portland, Oregon |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $125,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- AutoCADunmatched
- Bentley MicroStationunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Calendar Managementunmatched
- Circuit Breakersunmatched
- Commissioningunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Construction Controlunmatched
- Construction Supportunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
- Electrical Power Transmissionunmatched
- Electrical Substationunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Equipment Selectionunmatched
- Equipment Specificationunmatched
- High Voltage (HV)unmatched
- IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- National Electrical Codeunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Professional Engineerunmatched
- Project Engineeringunmatched
- Project Planningunmatched
- Project Scheduleunmatched
- Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Risk Managementunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Software Designunmatched
- Technical Drawingunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Technical Presentationunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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