Senior Port Electrical Engineer, Transmission - Olympia, WA

Senior Port Electrical Engineer, Transmission Energy Jobs With David Evans And Associates At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Energy team provides unmatched infrastructure solutions for power delivery and renewable energy, offering expert planning and design for low- to high-voltage facilities. We ensure safe, reliable, and affordable electricity for communities across various sectors, including power generation, renewables, and transportation electrification. Our comprehensive services are tailored to meet the technical, financial, environmental, and political needs of our clients. Whether the goal is to enhance current infrastructure or embark on a new innovative energy project, DEA has the expertise to see it through to completion and deliver a more resilient future.

The Energy team is seeking a Senior Port Electrical Engineer in Bellevue, Everett, Olympia, Seattle, or Tukwila, Washington. As a Senior Port Electrical Engineer in DEA’s Energy Business Unit, you will be responsible for leading projects focused on expansion, modernization, efficiency improvement, and decarbonization of public and private cargo terminal projects in the Pacific Northwest. You will lead the development and review of electrical designs, including plans, drawings, cost estimates, schedules, reports, and technical specifications, as well as proposal development. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and efficient energy solutions while ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

The location for this hybrid-friendly position is flexible with a preference for individuals who are based near one of DEA’s Puget Sound region offices. Fully remote may be considered depending on circumstances. Some travel for project execution will be required.

What You’ll Do Key Responsibilities:

• Exemplify DEA’s Cultural Drivers internally and externally.
• Take the lead in developing electrical design drawings, technical memoranda, specifications, and design reports to support the successful execution of infrastructure projects.
• Support or lead proposal development by crafting technical approaches and defining the scope and level of effort for electrical engineering components.

What You Bring Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in electrical engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design specific to ports and other marine facilities
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Proficient in applying relevant electrical codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA, NEMA, IEC, NAVFAC, and others commonly used in maritime facility design.
• Experienced in designing electrical systems for corrosive marine environments, with a solid understanding of corrosion-related challenges and mitigation strategies.
• Skilled in the design of both medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems and supporting infrastructure for container terminals, marine facilities, urban waterfronts, and transportation hubs.
• Knowledgeable in the design of grounding and lightning protection systems for industrial applications, including container terminals.
• Experienced in developing lighting systems for industrial environments such as ports and container handling facilities.
• Proficient in the design of shore power (cold ironing) systems and other vessel electrical service connections at both medium and low voltage levels.
• Familiar with industry-standard electrical design and analysis tools, including:
• SKM Power Tools for electrical system analysis
• ETAP for power system modeling and simulations
• AGi32 for lighting design and analysis
• AutoCAD or MicroStation for drafting and design documentation
• Bluebeam or similar PDF tools for digital drawing review and markup
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical teams
• Strong leadership, written and oral communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in facilities, buildings, aviation, transit, industrial, and/or marine project design (preferably with public agencies).
• Previous experience working for or with consulting engineering firms.
• Previous experience working with local public agencies such as the Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma, City of Seattle, Sound Transit, etc.
• PMP, MBA, similar certification, or advanced degree.
• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering

What We Offer? We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

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
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• 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
• Potential salary range: $125,000 - $165,000
• 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.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com . Potential office locations include: Tukwila, WA; Olympia, WA; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA.