

Substation Engineer
Actalent
Posted Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005444713
Lake Oswego, OR
Job Title: Substation Engineer
Job Description
Are you passionate about shaping the future of power infrastructure? Join our team as a Substation Engineer and take the lead in designing and delivering high-impact substation projects from concept to energization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations.
- Support material procurement, construction, and commissioning/startup through energization.
- Manage the full lifecycle of substation projects, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of project engineers, designers, drafters, and support staff to ensure seamless project execution.
- Uphold rigorous quality control standards to deliver best-in-class results.
- Serve as the primary interface with clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
- Coordinate with internal subject matter experts across disciplines such as Distribution & Transmission Studies, Grounding & Protection Systems, Civil & Transmission Engineering, SCADA Integration & Communications, Environmental Planning, Surveying, and Right-of-Way, and Project Controls and Management.
- Provide technical mentorship and training to design staff, fostering growth and excellence across the team.
Essential Skills
- 3+ years of experience within substation design engineering.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong understanding of substation engineering, project management, and electrical engineering.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organization and planning skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Commitment to quality and accuracy.
- Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is a plus.
- Experience in design engineering is a plus.
- Commitment to progress towards PE licensure is encouraged.
- Fundamental knowledge of power engineering principles and applicable codes and standards.
Work Environment
This position offers both in-office and hybrid working options, providing flexibility to support a balanced work-life approach.
Compensation:$72
Contact Information
Email: msandmire@actalentservices.com
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.