Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Substation Engineer for a position in the Portland Metro Area.

This role supports a long-term multi-year program with a major utility provider in the NW Territory. The engineering firm is tasked to manage the PMO operations of a wildfire mitigation program.

Responsibilities

Serve as a client-facing representative, capable of managing both upwards and downwardsOversee multi-disciplinary projects involving electrical, structural, and transmission aspectsCollaborate with various disciplines, including electrical, structural, and transmission teamsManage projects directly under a Project Manager (PM)Take on and manage scopes of work, including overseeing substation designs and junior engineers on projectsDevelop and maintain schedules for quality control (QC) checks and construction timelinesMentor and manage a small team of junior engineers

Essential Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) License strongly preferred7+ years of experience in substation engineering & design, including managing scope of work, and overseeing junior engineers' designs/deliverablesBachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited universityExperience with leading projects relating to substation, transmission, and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kVExperience mentoring and/or managing junior engineersUnderstanding of how electrical, transmission, and structural teams integrateProficiency in project managementKnowledge of relay, MicroStation, AutoCAD, NESC, NEC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI, and PLS CADD

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage up and downExperience in running multi-disciplinary jobs across electrical, structural, and transmission fieldsProven ability to collaborate effectively with different disciplinesExperience in project management, particularly under the guidance of a PMAbility to manage scopes of work and lead junior engineersProficiency in scheduling and maintaining QC and construction schedulesLeadership skills to mentor and manage 2+ junior engineers

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $126000.00 - $148000.00/yr.

- 401k 100% up to 6%.
- 52 pay periods per year (every week).
- Employees can roll over up to 40 hours of unused PTO to the following year.
- Flexible with schedule accommodations DOE and need to be approved by regional manager.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tigard,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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