Electrical or Mechanical Engineer, Substation Physical Arrangement - Boise, ID
David Evans And Associates, Inc.
Design and layout of utility-scale substations and renewable energy interconnections.
7 days ago ago
$108,000 - $158,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Boise, ID
Hybrid
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Land Development
Energy
Marine
Water
Utilities
Buildings
Residential
Role
What you would be doing
quality assurance
design docs
ga drawings
construction support
hv bus design
team coordination
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and design accuracy across all deliverables.
- Prepare and review detailed drawings, bills of material (BOMs), and construction specifications.
- Develop substation general arrangement drawings from conceptual design through IFC, including equipment layout, foundation plans, conduit and grounding plans, and section/elevation views.
- Support project execution during construction through submittal reviews, RFI responses, and field coordination.
- Design and model high-voltage bus configurations, equipment clearances, and structure arrangements consistent with client standards and applicable codes (e.g., NESC, IEEE, ASCE).
- Provide technical input for cost estimates, material procurement, and constructability reviews.
- Coordinate closely with P&C, civil, and structural engineers to produce complete design packages.
What you bring
7+ yrs
bachelor's
pe
grounding
epc
teamwork
- Seven (7)+ years of industry experience in substation physical arrangement design.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Experience preparing design deliverables for transmission and distribution substations (69 kV–500 kV).
- Working knowledge of substation equipment (circuit breakers, transformers, disconnects, buswork, etc.) and layout design principles.
- Experience with EPC (Engineer-Procure-Construct) project delivery and coordination through commissioning.
- Advanced knowledge of grounding and lightning protection design.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within one year.
- Strong teamwork, organization, and communication skills.
- Exemplify DEA’s Cultural Drivers internally and externally.
- Four (4)+ years of relevant substation physical design experience.
- Familiarity with utility and renewable energy interconnection standards.
- Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
- The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
- Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
- Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
- Potential salary range: $108,000 - $158,000
- Retirement: 401k plan
- Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
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Company
Overview
Since 1976
Year Established
Over four decades of delivering innovative engineering solutions.
- Delivers innovative engineering solutions across various sectors.
- Specializes in a wide range of services including planning, design, and project management for infrastructure projects.
- Works in transportation, water resources, residential, and commercial sectors.
- Known for a creative approach to solving complex challenges while meeting client expectations and sustainability goals.
- Reputation for reliability and quality through successful partnerships with government, private, and commercial clients.
- Skilled in integrating technology with engineering to optimize performance and cost-efficiency.
- Recognized for technical expertise in environmental engineering and infrastructure development.
- Continues to grow by attracting top-tier talent and maintaining a forward-thinking approach.
- We provide exceptional services to our clients with integrity, collaboration, and innovation.
- We embrace and value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
- We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and deliver quality results.
- We focus on continuous improvement and professional development.
- We foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
2050
Net-Zero Goal
Commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Committed to reducing environmental impact and supporting sustainability across operations.
- Sustainability strategy includes reducing energy consumption, waste, and carbon emissions.
- Collaborate with clients to offer sustainable solutions that minimize environmental footprints.
- We foster an inclusive culture where all employees are respected and supported.
- We are committed to diversity in our workforce and leadership.
- We actively recruit and promote underrepresented groups in the engineering and technology sectors.
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