Lead Substation Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 seeks an experienced Substation Design Lead to head a P&C design team for protection and control projects for a major Southern California utility. Responsibilities include one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and BOM, reporting to the Substation Engineering Manager.

The ideal candidate has an ABET-accredited EE degree, 10+ years in substation design, strong QA/QC, and proficiency with AutoCAD/Bluebeam/MicroStation; California utility experience is

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-approved program.
• 10+ years of experience in substation design or similar with utility or consulting firm.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience performing quality reviews of substation engineering drawing packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation P&C design team, including field notes, drawings, specifications, estimates, staffing plans and schedules.
• Serve as technical lead for P&C projects from concept to detailed engineering.
• Assign tasks and coordinate workload among engineers and designers.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of engineering packages to ensure quality.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Substation protection & control

Project management

QA/QC

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MicroStation

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

The selected candidate will be responsible for leading a design team for deliverables associated with Protection & Control substation projects supporting one of our largest electric utility clients in Southern California. The deliverables include one-line & three-line diagrams, AC & DC elementary & logic diagrams, front & rear panel elevations and wiring, supervisory & control drawings, electrical vendor equipment wiring diagrams, complete cable schedule and bill of materials. The successful candidate will report directly to the Substation Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Leads substation P&C design team, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates, staffing plan and project schedules.
• Serve as the technical lead for P&C substation projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering.
• Assign engineering tasks and coordinate workload among engineers, designers, drafters, and supporting disciplines.
• Performs careful QA/QC review activities submitted by junior engineers to ensure a quality product.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed.
• Ensure all designs conform to client and industry standards.
• Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
• Attend job site meetings to gather scope of work.
• May provide field support during construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

(Required)

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
• 10+ years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience performing quality reviews of substation engineering drawing packages.
• Strong knowledge of substation systems (up to 500 kV), protection and control
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MicroStation, or similar design tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Professional Engineer’s License in Electrical Engineering preferred but not required.
• Experience with substation design and construction standards for electric utilities in California is highly desirable.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Local Candidates only

Yes

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.