Entry‑Level Electrical Engineer – Substations & GIS

K&A Engineering; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Holidays & Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance

EAP & Parking/Transit Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

K&A Power Group is seeking an Engineer I to join our team in Oakbrook, IL. The role involves working on electrical distribution projects, from conceptual design to final surveying maps, with hands-on field work and coordination across stakeholders.

The engineer will support surveying services, develop designs, prepare specifications, and mentor junior engineers, while traveling to construction sites as needed. A B.E. or equivalent and 3+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Equivalent Education with 3+ years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of project plans, specifications, contract enforcement, and applicable technical standards (OSHA CS).
• Detailed experience with electrical overhead and underground distribution lines.
• Knowledge of GPS & GIS systems.
• Proficiency with SAP.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project.
• Willingness to travel to construction sites daily.

Responsibilities

• Determine customer needs/facility requirements and prepare feasibility study including conceptual design and preliminary cost estimate.
• Develop final design, cost estimate and schedule.
• Prepare equipment and materials specifications.
• Mentor and shadow junior engineers.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings for bid/award construction.
• Perform field surveys and stakeouts.
• Acquire necessary permits and approvals.
• Coordinate design and work process among customer, contractors, utilities and municipalities.
• Survey and GPS support tasks: preliminary surveying and layouts, field measurements, final surveying maps.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GPS

GIS

SAP

Microsoft Project

Job description

K&A Power Group is seeking an Engineer I to join our team in Oakbrook, IL. The role involves working on electrical distribution projects, from conceptual design to final surveying maps, with hands-on field work and coordination across stakeholders.

The engineer will support surveying services, develop designs, prepare specifications, and mentor junior engineers, while traveling to construction sites as needed. A B.E. or equivalent and 3+ years of experience are required.