P&C Substation Design Engineer - Mid-Level

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; 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, Inc. in Southern California seeks a Substation Design Engineer to lead P&C and physical design deliverables for a major electric utility project. You will prepare one-line and three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and related calculations, coordinating with the project team and clients.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5–8 years in substation design, experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 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
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Performs substation P&C and/or physical design, including preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates
• Performs QA/QC review of submissions from junior engineers
• Prepares CAD drawings of complex nature with neatness and minimal errors
• Performs engineering calculations such as AC/DC load sizing, conduit and bus sizing, lighting analysis, and grounding grid analysis
• Ensure designs conform to client and industry standards
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others
• Utilize client/company information systems 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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (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.

Overview

The Substation Design Engineer will be responsible for the design of deliverables associated with substation projects supporting one of our largest electric utility clients in Southern California. The substation Protection & Control design 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 substation physical design deliverables include general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plan & elevation drawings, above & below grade conduit & grounding drawings, relay house layout and complete bill of materials. The candidate will report directly to the Substation Design Manager.

Responsibilities

• Performs substation P&C and/or physical design, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Performs careful QA/QC review activities submitted by junior engineers to ensure a quality product.
• Prepares computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
• Perform engineering calculations such AC and DC load calculations required to properly size auxiliary systems.
• Perform engineering calculations such as conduit and bus sizing, lighting & lightning analysis, and grounding grid analysis.
• Ensure all designs conform to client and industry standards.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed.
• 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

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• 5-8 years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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

Wage Data Per State Requirements

Salary will be between $105,000 to 135,000 per year, based on experience.

Local Candidates only

Yes

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. 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.

Physical Demands

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