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Senior Substation Design Engineer

Protouch Staffing
Springfield, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/16/2026
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Job Roles And Responsibilities

  • Design electrical systems for industrial and government facilities.
  • Develop substation physical designs, including bus configurations and grounding systems.
  • Design electrical distribution systems and industrial power systems.
  • Perform electrical calculations, studies, sketches, diagrams, and working drawings.
  • Perform building lighting and electrical load calculations.
  • Evaluate and recommend electrical equipment based on project requirements.
  • Provide engineering support during construction, installation, and operational testing.
  • Develop functional specifications and other project documentation.
  • Perform design reviews and quality control activities.
  • Support sales and estimating teams with specification reviews, bids, and RFP responses.
  • Support project management activities and customer communication.
  • Coordinate with Superintendents regarding project staffing and field requirements.
  • Manage change orders and support customer relationships.
  • Mentor and train junior engineers and technical staff.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing regarding preferred equipment, parts, and supplies.
  • Support company safety and quality control programs.
  • Participate in jobsite inspections and provide technical field support.
  • Support SCADA and control system design and integration.

Qualifications And Certifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
  • Active Electrical Professional Engineer PE license required.
  • Minimum 10 years of senior level electrical engineering experience specifically involving substation design.
  • Proven experience with substation physical design.
  • Experience with bus configurations, grounding grid design, and structural coordination.
  • Strong knowledge of high voltage equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, CTs, PTs, and GSUs.
  • Knowledge of protection and control systems.
  • Experience with relay coordination studies and protective relay settings.
  • Familiarity with IEC 61850, DNP3, or similar substation automation protocols.
  • Strong knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and utility specific design standards.
  • Knowledge of transmission and distribution voltage classes.
  • Experience with CADD or BIM design software.
  • Experience with electrical lighting calculation software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Proven leadership and project management experience.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in the United States and pass required background screening.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience performing short circuit studies.
  • Load flow analysis experience.
  • Arc flash studies.
  • Transient stability studies.
  • SCADA integration experience.
  • Experience with industrial power systems up to high voltage transmission levels.
  • Utility substation design experience.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Employer 401(k) Matching
  • Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employer Paid Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Dependent Insurance Coverage
  • Annual Bonus Opportunities
  • Professional Development Opportunities

Salary : $125,000 - $175,000

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