Substation Project Engineer - Everett, WA

About the role

The Substation Practice at David Evans and Associates (DEA) is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of substation design work for utility-scale wind, solar, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee substation design deliverables from preliminary through IFC plan sets; deliverables may include but not limited to: one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring, general arrangements, conduit, grounding, equipment connection details, design criteria, equipment specifications, and construction specifications
• Perform engineering calculations such as bus sizing, AC/DC station service sizing, cable sizing, grounding, and equipment selection
• Cook up with project manager and multidisciplinary project teams to support project execution
• Aid in the preparation of technical studies (short circuit, grounding, arc flash, etc.)
• Perform QA/QC reviews of junior engineers’ work and incorporate feedback from senior engineers and SMEs
• Provide support during construction phases, including RFI responses and submittal review
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers as they develop substation design skills and project delivery experience

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• 4-8 years' experience specifically in substation protection & control, or physical design experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar, BESS)
• Consulting experience preferred
• Familiarity with substation design tools (e.g., EasyPower, ETAP)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement

Pay

Potential salary range: $120,000 - $150,000

Schedule

The role is hybrid- or remote-friendly, with a preference for an individual who is based near one of our offices located in Portland, OR, Corvallis, OR, Bend, OR, Bellingham, WA, Seattle, WA, Tacoma, WA, Spokane, WA, Boise, ID, Denver, CO, or Remote.