High-Voltage Substation Design Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to support PG&E infrastructure projects in California. You will develop technical drawings and specifications for high‑voltage substations (4kV–500kV) under the direction of a Lead Engineer, ensuring compliance with PG&E standards and industry codes.

Responsibilities include substation design (physical and P&C), field notes and BOMs, 2D/3D CAD drawings, QA, project coordination, and site visits to assist RFIs and data gathering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
• 4-8 years of experience in substation design or similar with utility or consulting firm.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design substation physical and P&C design activities with drawings, field notes, BOMs.
• Perform foundational calculations for auxiliary systems, grounding, and load studies.
• Create 2D/3D CAD drawings, general arrangements, one-line diagrams, raceway layouts.
• Quality assurance through self-checking before senior review.
• Coordinate project activities with Lead Engineer and Project Manager.
• Assist site visits to gather scope information and RFIs.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Substation design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to support PG&E infrastructure projects in California. You will develop technical drawings and specifications for high‑voltage substations (4kV–500kV) under the direction of a Lead Engineer, ensuring compliance with PG&E standards and industry codes.

Responsibilities include substation design (physical and P&C), field notes and BOMs, 2D/3D CAD drawings, QA, project coordination, and site visits to assist RFIs and data gathering.