Planning Engineer - I/II

Utility Planning Engineer - I/II

Toth & Associates is hiring an entry-level Utility Planning Engineer - I/II for our Portland office. You'll model electric distribution systems for utility clients across the US - running load flow, contingency, generator interconnection studies, battery charging studies, fault current analysis - and translate the results into recommendations that get built.

You'll work alongside Transmission Planning, Transmission Design, and Substation Design engineers to scope real system upgrades for real utilities.

This is a role designed for new or early-career engineers. You'll get structured mentorship from senior PE-licensed engineers. Expect a clear path from Engineer I to II to III as you build experience. A qualified applicant must have good interpersonal skills as the job requires management of projects and team members as well as meeting and working closely with clients.

Responsibilities and Duties: (Include but are not limited to)

• Demonstrate developmental experience as a professional engineer.
• Responsible for the design and management of assigned projects.
• Exhibit a detailed knowledge of industry standard methods, specifications, and materials.
• Develop design documentation, drawings, and project data for assigned projects; review documentation, drawings, and project data submitted by team members.
• Coordinate with multiple entities and oversee project completion.
• Direct drafters in the development of exhibits and construction documents.
• Organize project management practices to include coordination/communication with team members and clients.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
• Investigate the extent and nature of client concerns, and prepare remedial measures to be presented to management.
• Oversee project production efforts to help assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and on budget.
• Manage the design and monitor construction projects to ensure compliance with the engineering design.
• Perform or assign field observation and project inspection.
• Occasional travel/driving is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
• Coursework in power systems, electric machines, or power electronics.
• Understanding of core power concepts (power factor, per unit, load flow) at a coursework level.
• Proficiency with Excel and the rest of MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• EIT certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Valued but not required skills and experience

• Exposure to any power systems analysis software (Milsoft, CYME, Synergi, PowerWorld, or Aspen).
• Proficiency in a programming language (Python, VBA, etc).
• Internship or co-op experience with a utility, co-op, or consulting firm.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Eight paid holidays
• Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options
• 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Supplemental life insurance available
• Short-term disability available
• FSA and HSA options
• Education assistance