Hydropower Design Engineer
Location: Portland, Oregon (Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite)
Overview
An engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, modernization, and technical services for hydroelectric power facilities. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to balance in-office collaboration with remote work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- EIT or PE certification required
- Minimum 5 years of professional engineering experience
- Authorization to work permanently in the United States
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel
- Technically knowledgeable:
- Experience in hydroelectric system design
- Preferred exposure to:
- Multi-plant SCADA systems
- Condition monitoring technologies
- Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) design
Role Responsibilities
As part of the electrical engineering team, you will support clients through all stages of hydropower facility upgrades and project execution, including:
- Designing modernization solutions for hydropower plants, generator step-up (GSU) substations, and fish passage automation.
- Preparing procurement specifications and conducting engineering design reviews.
- Providing onsite construction and commissioning support.
- Performing power system analyses, such as:
- Short-circuit calculations
- Power flow modeling
- Device coordination studies
- Arc flash incident energy evaluations
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus program
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
- 10 paid floating holidays
- Paid time off
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee ownership opportunities
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