Electrical Design Engineer

APR Consulting; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking utility company as a Substation Design Engineer, where you will lead the design and engineering of substation projects. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring new engineers. You'll engage with various stakeholders, manage project timelines, and contribute to the reliability of energy services in Southern California. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to safety and quality, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in substation engineering and design.
• General knowledge of guides, standards, codes, and methods.

Responsibilities

• Design substation electrical facilities and resolve technical issues.
• Manage in-house design projects and provide engineering support.

Skills

Substation Engineering

Electrical Design

AutoCAD

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific/Technical/Math field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Design Manager

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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An electric utility client is looking for a Substation Design Engineer who will perform review of Generation Interconnection Requests, under the WDAT and Rule 21 Tariff, ensuring technical data is complete and appropriate to perform a study.

Location: Pomona, CA 91768 (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $64/hr. on W2

Duration: 12 months or longer

Schedule: 1st shift, M-F, 7:00 AM to 3:45 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engineering and Design of substation electrical facilities while acting as the Responsible Engineer for all voltage levels (up to 500kV) substation projects and resolving technical issues associated with substation engineering
• Develops preliminary scope of work, Schedules/Conducts pre-engineering job walk meetings with stakeholders (Construction, Maintenance, Operations, IT, Telecomm, Field Engineering, Test, etc.)
• Orders major equipment in a timely manner to meet material want dates
• Manage various in-house design projects by providing technical engineering and design support to the design team as well as providing training and directions
• Manages Prime engineering contractor and working with contractor to ensure consistency and high quality of design, delivery milestone dates, and cost
• Reviews/Evaluates/Approves engineering contractor design cost proposals on direct award and/or competitive bidding projects
• Participate in the mentoring and training of new engineers as required to help develop the technical expertise of the Substation Projects group
• Reviews/Approve Purchase Order Requests, change orders and service sheets through the Ariba system
• Provides technical support to field personnel and other internal/external stakeholders and project related team members as required
• Provides engineering support for on-ongoing operational needs to support service reliability and meet other related compliance requirements, such as emergent projects and/or stakeholders‘ request and emergencies as well as North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance and reporting
• Coordinating with multiple disciplines to determine scope and cost for interconnecting generators and large customer load to the SCE grid
• Create and maintain a safety conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Design Manager, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Bachelor Degree in a Scientific/Technical/Math field
• Two (2) or more years of experience in substation engineering and design
• General knowledge and experience with guides, standards, codes, and methods to perform complex assignments.
• Highly organized, experience conducting field meeting discussing scope of work and excellent note taking.
• AutoCAD design experience in developing and updating AutoCAD drawings.
• Highly organized, excellent communication skills verbal/written, experience conducting field meeting discussing scope of work and excellent note taking skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years or more years of engineering experience
• General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform complex assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in State of California
• Power Utility Substation 4KV thru 500KV

About our client:

Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

About APR:

Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

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