Hybrid Substation Design Engineer - Utility Projects

K&A Engineering Consulting; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible PTO

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a motivated Substation Design Engineer to join their team in California. The role involves developing engineering design packages for utility substations, producing detailed drawings, and collaborating with various teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, have 2–5+ years of relevant experience, and be proficient in CAD tools. Offering a competitive salary of $105,000-115,000/year and a people-first culture, this position allows for professional growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in substation engineering within a T&D utility or consulting environment.
• Strong understanding of utility protection & control concepts and grid operations.
• Familiarity with SCADA integration and relay protection.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete engineering design packages for utility substations.
• Produce detailed drawings, including one-line and three-line diagrams.
• Work closely with system planning to interpret load forecasts.

Skills

Utility protection & control concepts

Grid operations

CAD platforms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ETAP

SKM

CYME

CDEGS

Job description

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a motivated Substation Design Engineer to join their team in California. The role involves developing engineering design packages for utility substations, producing detailed drawings, and collaborating with various teams to deliver comprehensive solutions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, have 2–5+ years of relevant experience, and be proficient in CAD tools. Offering a competitive salary of $105,000-115,000/year and a people-first culture, this position allows for professional growth and innovation.