Senior Substation Design Engineer - P&C & Physical

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP in California seeks a Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to lead Protection & Control and physical design work for a major electric utility client.

You will create one-line and schematic drawings, perform sizing and grounding calculations, review drawings, QA/QC processes, and coordinate with project managers and field staff during construction. The role emphasizes California standards, safety, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of experience in substation design or similar with utility or consulting firm.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office (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

• Leads substation P&C and/or physical design, including preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Performs QA/QC reviews of submissions from junior engineers to ensure quality.
• Prepares CAD drawings of complex nature with neatness and few errors.
• Performs engineering calculations such as AC/DC load sizing for auxiliary systems.
• Performs conduit, bus sizing, lighting analyses, and grounding grid analyses.
• Ensures designs conform to client and industry standards.
• Coordinates project activities with project manager, client, and others.
• Uses client/company information systems to track design activities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Electrical design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP in California seeks a Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to lead Protection & Control and physical design work for a major electric utility client.

You will create one-line and schematic drawings, perform sizing and grounding calculations, review drawings, QA/QC processes, and coordinate with project managers and field staff during construction. The role emphasizes California standards, safety, and collaboration.