Substation Project Engineer

About the role

ECI has an opening for a substation project engineer in Cumberland, ME.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations, and support through energization.
• Development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil, and communication drawings, design studies, calculations, and specifications.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and execution of best‑in‑class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters, and support staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years' project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• 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.
• PE license preferred.
• Subject to client‑mandated drug and background checking.
• Occasional travel/driving required; subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements.
• Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B) now or in the future.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principles.
• Understanding of applicable codes, standards, and design tools.
• Basic project management execution skills.
• Ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.
• Experience in utility or merchant power industry a plus.