Hydropower Design Engineer

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Location: Portland, Oregon (Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite)

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.

• 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

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

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Hydroelectric Power Generation

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