Substation Engineer

• Work on 500kV high-impact projects
• Contract-to-hire with fast conversion
  
  

About Our Client

Job Description

We're partnering with a top-tier engineering firm supporting major utility and renewable energy clients across the Pacific Northwest. Due to a surge in grid modernization, system hardening, and renewable interconnection projects, they are actively expanding their Substation team.This role focuses on the design and engineering of medium to extra-high voltage substations, typically ranging from 12kV distribution systems up to 500kV transmission-level infrastructure. You'll be involved in a mix of:

• Design and engineer AIS & GIS substations for utility and renewable projects
• Develop one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts
• Perform protection & control design (relaying, SCADA, communications)
• Conduct short circuit, load flow, and coordination studies
• Support equipment specifications (transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, bus systems)
• Partner with civil/structural teams on layouts, grounding, and foundations
• Review drawings and calculations for quality and compliance
• Provide construction and field support as needed
  
  

Projects Commonly Include

• Transmission substations at 69kV, 115kV, 138kV, 230kV, 345kV, and 500kV
• Breaker replacements, bus reconfigurations, and capacity upgrades
• Protection & control upgrades and SCADA integrations
• Greenfield substation design (brand new builds)
• Brownfield upgrades/expansions (existing energized sites)
• Grid hardening and reliability improvements
• Renewable interconnections (solar, wind, battery storage)
  
  

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

• 3-10 years of experience in substation design / power delivery
• Experience with HV/EHV systems (12kV-500kV)
• Strong understanding of substation layout P&C design
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, or ASPEN
• Familiarity with utility standards (BPA, PGE, PacifiCorp) is a plus
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (or related)
• EIT or PE preferred
  
  

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $72.00 to $88.00 USD, based on experience.
• Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits (MDV).
• True contract-to-hire - strong intent to convert based on performance
• Clear growth path into Lead/PM roles post-conversion
  
  

Contact: Lauren Just

Quote job ref: JN-042026-6992513