Senior Substation Design Engineer - Hybrid

E2 Consulting Engineers Inc; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; 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 (E2) is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead design deliverables for large utility projects in Southern California, focusing on Protection & Control and physical design.

The role involves producing diagrams, wiring, cable schedules, and BOMs; performing engineering calculations; QA/QC reviews; and coordinating with project managers and clients. Strong experience in substation design and CA utility standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 10+ years in substation design with utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads substation P&C and/or physical design, including drawings and specifications.
• Performs QA/QC reviews of designs submitted by junior engineers.
• Prepares CAD drawings and calculations with accuracy.
• Performs conduit, bus sizing, lighting, grounding analyses as needed.
• Ensures designs conform to client and industry standards; coordinates with PM and client.
• Attends job site meetings and may provide field support during construction.

Skills

P&C design

Substation design

QA/QC

Communication skills

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering ABET

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead design deliverables for large utility projects in Southern California, focusing on Protection & Control and physical design.

The role involves producing diagrams, wiring, cable schedules, and BOMs; performing engineering calculations; QA/QC reviews; and coordinating with project managers and clients. Strong experience in substation design and CA utility standards is preferred.