Electrical Substation Designer - Engineer in Training

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA and lifestyle spending

Professional development

9/80 schedule

PTO from 120 hours annually

Paid holidays

401k with employer match

Wellbeing program

Mentorship and career growth

Employee bonus program

Salary range: $36–$45/hour

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking an Engineer-in-Training, Electrical Designer to join our Energy team in Denver, CO and other West Coast locations.

You will contribute to substation design for power delivery, renewables, and critical infrastructure, collaborating with senior engineers to build depth and project experience. You will develop technical design deliverables, support project teams, and grow your skills across multiple substation projects for diverse clients nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• 0-3 years of experience as an electrical designer or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of CAD applications such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Must demonstrate strong ethical behavior and deliver quality work within budgets and schedules.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Help develop technical design deliverables including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, AC/DC system design and sizing, substation automation, layout, material lists, conduit sizing, lighting, and grounding.
• Learn to prepare low complexity engineering studies or assist senior engineers with advanced studies.
• Help prepare project deliverables including engineered drawings, technical reports, correspondence and project documentation.

Skills

EIT certification / obtain within 6 mo

0-3 years electrical design

Written & verbal communication

Self-starter & team player

Attention to detail & multi-tasking

Strong ethical behavior

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking an Engineer-in-Training, Electrical Designer to join our Energy team in Denver, CO and other West Coast locations.

You will contribute to substation design for power delivery, renewables, and critical infrastructure, collaborating with senior engineers to build depth and project experience. You will develop technical design deliverables, support project teams, and grow your skills across multiple substation projects for diverse clients nationwide.