Electrical Engineer

Title: Electrical Engineer 1

Location: Onsite 5 days/week - Tualatin, OR

Hire Type: Contract

Compensation: $25-$31/hour

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview: This organization is seeking a entry level/ graduate electrical engineer to support Distribution System design and Distributed Energy Resources (DER/DG below 30kW) projects. The role focuses on creating straightforward engineering deliverables, drawings, reports, specifications, and studies using Microsoft Excel and SAP Work Management software. In this position, you will collaborate with internal project team leadership, engineering supervisors, and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver accurate, high-quality project deliverables.

Job Duties

• Performs routine engineering assignments, basic calculations, and data collection while preparing deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope.
• Performs initial technical screens, reviews application packages for completeness and accuracy, and validates single-line diagrams to ensure alignment with interconnection requirements and safety standards.
• Assesses transformer loading, service panel capacity, and basic voltage impacts while comparing submitted documentation against utility databases (e.g., SAP) to flag reliability or compliance concerns.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required, with relevant coursework from an accredited program.
• Years of Experience: 0–1 year of experience in Distribution.
• Job Experience Requirements: Familiarity with basic Distribution System design concepts (under 30kW systems, DER, DG), performing application screening, assessing transformer/panel capacity, and validating single-line diagrams.
• Software Experience: Prior experience with Microsoft Excel and SAP Work Management.
• Soft Skills: Problem-solving, quick learning agility, strong written/verbal communication, team collaboration, drive for results, and the ability to deal with ambiguity.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.