Project Engineer - Advanced Power System Studies - Portland, OR

DEA’s Energy Business Unit is currently hiring an Advanced Power Systems Engineer to join our team. The responsibilities of the Advanced Power Systems Engineer will include working closely with project engineers and project managers on multidiscipline project teams providing analysis and technical expertise. The position entails performing a variety of Advanced Power System studies to support our renewable energy clients.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• Perform advanced engineering power system studies using software such as: ETAP, EasyPower, PSLF, PSS/E, CYMCAP, PSCAD, CDEGS, EMPT and others.
• Prepare project deliverables including but not limited to data gathering requests, accurate study results, technical reports, engineering drawing updates, correspondence and miscellaneous project documentation.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines as required. Should be able to assess the impacts of design changes on other disciplines to pick the best solution. Foster constructive communication between disciplines.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college
• 3 years experience in power system design and analysis
• Ability to write technical reports in a clear, concise manner
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college.
• 7 years of Advanced Power System experience in the power generation and/or delivery industry using ETAP and EZPower.
• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• Experience working as an electrical consultant and managing projects
• Experience writing technical papers or reports
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals
• Salary Range: $50/hr - 85/hr
• The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
  

Energy Jobs With DEA

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a well-respected, employee-owned electrical engineering consulting firm providing Siting and Permitting; Renewable Energy; and Power Delivery services to utilities, renewable developers, and contractors across the United States. Our team is committed to helping our clients develop renewable and responsibly generated electricity and optimize their power system infrastructure for safe operation and reliable, economic power delivery to our communities and end users. For more than 40 years, David Evans and Associates, Inc. offers a dedicated team of creative people who work together to understand client needs, provide creative thinking and technical excellence, and deliver extraordinary service that exceeds expectations.

DEA is proud to be an EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Potential office locations include: Denver, CO; Boise, ID; Bend, OR; Corvallis, OR; Portland, OR; Salem, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Tacoma, WA.