Mid-Level Substation Design Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP seeks a Substation Engineer for its Pasadena office to support one of the largest electric utility clients. You will design deliverables including general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plans and elevations, conduit and grounding drawings, relay house layout and BOM.

Under the direction of a Lead Engineer, you will perform design, calculations, and coordination with project teams, ensuring adherence to standards and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university.
• 5–8 years of experience in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering 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

• Perform substation physical design activities including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.
• Perform self‑checking to ensure quality before review by Lead Engineer.
• Prepare CAD drawings and construction documents with neatness and minimal errors.
• Perform engineering calculations such as conduit and bus sizing, lighting and grounding analysis.
• Ensure designs conform to client and industry standards.
• Coordinate project activities with lead engineer and project manager.
• Track and update design activities using client/company systems.
• Participate in/lead job site meetings to gather scope of work and respond to RFIs.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical engineering

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP seeks a Substation Engineer for its Pasadena office to support one of the largest electric utility clients. You will design deliverables including general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plans and elevations, conduit and grounding drawings, relay house layout and BOM.

Under the direction of a Lead Engineer, you will perform design, calculations, and coordination with project teams, ensuring adherence to standards and timely project delivery.