MATTHEW BAHER
Portland,OR
Summary
I am a 27 year old who specializes in transmission design exploring new employment positions. I am a driven, hardworking individual who takes pride in being adaptable, quick learning and a well-rounded employee willing to take on any challenge.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Transmission Line Engineer
Portland General Electric Co.
Portland
09.2025 - Current
- Designed transmission lines ranging from 57kV with under build in highly populated areas, up to 500kV lines traversing through a variety of terrain including mountain ranges.
- Collaborated with crews of varying sizes to execute construction plans effectively.
- Developed internal transmission standards documents to enhance future project consistency at PGE.
- Coordinated with substation, environmental, permitting, and other groups to maintain project schedules and budgets.
- Used tools such as PLS CADD, PLS Pole, and L-Pile to perform detailed analysis
T&D Designer
Vantage Point Solutions
Vancouver, WA
04.2023 - Current
- Led design for overhead and underground transmission projects ranging from 7.2kV to 115kV.
- Developed comprehensive bid packages to facilitate client contractor selection.
- Created equipment procurement documents to guide clients in selecting necessary equipment.
- Updated clients on project progress and collaborated to integrate feedback and comments.
- Coordinated seamlessly across various departments to ensure timely project completion.
Education
Bachelors In Science - Electrical Engineering
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Vancouver, WASkills
- Proficient performing line, pole and foundation analysis in different programs such as PLS CAD, PLS pole, LPile and other programs such as Neara
- Proficient in other programs such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Extensive experience working with vendors, construction crews, local governments and other interested parties on any given project
- Managing multiple projects with different needs and timelines
- Meeting project deadlines
- Experience communicating directly with clients
- Performing work within a team setting
Certification
EIT - Registered in the state of Washington
Interests
Cycling, fishing, being outdoors, sports and cooking
Timeline
Transmission Line Engineer
Portland General Electric Co.
09.2025 - Current
T&D Designer
Vantage Point Solutions
04.2023 - Current
Bachelors In Science - Electrical Engineering
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY