Senior Substation Design Engineer (P&C/Physical) – Hybrid CA

B19 Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

B19 Consulting, partnering with an established engineering firm in Southern California, seeks a Senior Substation Engineer. You will focus on P&C or physical design for high-voltage substations, supporting IOUs and renewable clients, across diverse projects.

You will independently develop detailed deliverables, perform calculations, and coordinate with project teams through design to construction, with a preference for hybrid work and California-only remote consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in substation P&C or physical design.
• Strong technical experience developing substation P&C or physical design packages.
• Experience preparing general arrangements, equipment layouts, grounding systems, conduit layouts, and bills of materials.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and independently review detailed design deliverables.
• Strong understanding of utility engineering standards, design practices, and construction requirements.
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to coordinate effectively with project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review substation P&C or physical design packages, including general arrangements (GAs), equipment plans, sections, and elevations.
• Prepare above- and below-grade conduit layouts, grounding drawings, relay house layouts, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Perform engineering calculations, including conduit and bus sizing, grounding grid analysis, lighting design, and lightning protection.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and construction-ready design packages.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with applicable utility client requirements, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
• Perform thorough QA/QC and self-checking of engineering drawings and calculations prior to formal review.
• Coordinate with Lead Engineers, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in site visits and project meetings to establish engineering scope and resolve technical challenges.
• Support construction activities, including responding to RFIs and resolving design-related issues.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and project deliverables using relevant design and project management systems.

Skills

Substation P&C design

Substation physical design

Engineering calculations

Team coordination

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

B19 Consulting, partnering with an established engineering firm in Southern California, seeks a Senior Substation Engineer. You will focus on P&C or physical design for high-voltage substations, supporting IOUs and renewable clients, across diverse projects.

You will independently develop detailed deliverables, perform calculations, and coordinate with project teams through design to construction, with a preference for hybrid work and California-only remote consideration.