Hybrid Substation Engineer, PE — 220-mph Rail Power Lead

IDOM USA; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IDOM is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a California PE and 8+ years in substation and power systems design to lead LV substation work for a high‑speed rail program in the U.S. You will interface with utility interconnections, perform complex power studies, and coordinate with BIM-enabled teams.

The role offers hybrid work with travel to project sites, growth toward technical leadership, and a long-term career path on a landmark infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Active PE license in California.
• 8+ years of experience in substation and power systems design (utility, industrial or transit).
• Strong command of NEC, NESC, IEEE and NFPA standards for substation design.
• Proficiency with power system analysis tools (ETAP or SKM) and BIM coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design of substation LV systems and equipment (AC/DC auxiliary power, switchgear, protection and control, grounding and bonding, cabling and raceway).
• Perform and review power system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash) using ETAP or SKM.
• Coordinate interfaces with MV and traction power design, utility interconnections, and Power SCADA.
• Seal design deliverables as a licensed PE and support submittal cycles with the design-build team and the Authority.
• Review vendor and contractor submittals and support design through construction, testing and commissioning.
• Mentor junior engineers as the substations team grows.

Skills

Licensed PE CA

Substation design

Power systems analysis

Electrical engineering

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

BIM coordination

Job description

IDOM is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a California PE and 8+ years in substation and power systems design to lead LV substation work for a high‑speed rail program in the U.S. You will interface with utility interconnections, perform complex power studies, and coordinate with BIM-enabled teams.

The role offers hybrid work with travel to project sites, growth toward technical leadership, and a long-term career path on a landmark infrastructure program.