Design Engineer II, Substation - PRIME

Insight Global; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is partnering with a large local utility to hire Design Engineers for electrical substation projects across Northern and Central California. You will develop engineering designs, calculations, and documentation to support capacity additions and grid modernization, coordinating with multiple teams and external stakeholders.

The role requires 4–5+ years in utility design, AutoCAD proficiency, and a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• 4–5+ years of utility design experience.
• Experience using AutoCAD for engineering design.
• Ability to develop and review electrical design packages and docs.
• California Class C driver's license by start date.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel ~10% and work in a hybrid environment.
• Experience in electric substation design and utility infrastructure projects.
• EIT or PE certification.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and drawing packages for electrical substation projects.
• Prepare design calculations, technical documentation, bills of material, reports, and schedules.
• Support conceptual and detailed engineering design development.
• Coordinate with internal engineering groups, project managers, construction teams, and external stakeholders.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical support throughout project execution.
• Complete engineering deliverables in accordance with project schedules and quality standards.
• Support field visits, site investigations, and construction-related engineering activities as needed.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT or PE certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is partnering with a large local utility seeking Design Engineers to support electrical substation projects throughout Northern and Central California. This position is responsible for developing engineering designs for substation modifications, capacity additions, reliability improvements, and grid modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have utility design experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and a strong understanding of substation engineering and design practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop engineering designs and drawing packages for electrical substation projects
• Prepare design calculations, technical documentation, bills of material, reports, and schedules
• Support conceptual and detailed engineering design development
• Coordinate with internal engineering groups, project managers, construction teams, and external stakeholders
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical support throughout project execution
• Complete engineering deliverables in accordance with project schedules and quality standards
• Support field visits, site investigations, and construction-related engineering activities as needed

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited curriculum
• 4-5+ years of utility design experience
• Experience utilizing AutoCAD for engineering design
• Valid California Class C Driver's License by start date
• Ability to develop and review electrical design packages and supporting documentation
• Strong communication and coordination skills with cross-functional project teams
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and travel to project/substation sites as needed (approximately 10%)
• Experience in electric substation design
• EIT or PE certification
• Experience with utility infrastructure projects
• Microsoft Office proficiency including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Experience developing or reviewing:

• oSingle Line Diagrams
• oMeter & Relay Diagrams
• oAC/DC Schematics
oControl Room Layouts
• oSwitchboard Arrangements
• oStation Service Drawings
• oGeneral Arrangement Drawings
• oConduit & Grounding Plans

Familiarity with substation equipment including:

• oProtective Relays
• oRTUs
• oCircuit Breakers
• oTransformers
• oDisconnect Switches
• oBatteries
• oMetering Equipment
• oControl Systems

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.