Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer San Francisco

MiconeStaffing; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 252,500; Full time

Job summary

MiconeStaffing is seeking a Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer (EPC) to lead substation and transmission-scale design for industrial facilities driving America’s energy transition. This full-time role in San Francisco, CA offers ownership from concept to commissioning and a competitive base salary.

The role requires 69kV–345kV experience, PE licensure (Nevada reciprocity okay), and 10+ years in HV design with strong PSSE/PSLF/PSCAD expertise. Relocation or local candidates preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering (ABET)
• Active PE license (Nevada or reciprocity-eligible); NV and SC licensure within 2 months of start
• 10+ years of high voltage electrical design, EPC background preferred
• Proficiency in power system studies and protective relay coordination

Responsibilities

• Lead design of high voltage AC systems (69kV–345kV) and integration with transmission lines
• Develop single-line diagrams, layouts, protection and control, relay design
• Perform grid studies (PSSE/PSLF/PSCAD) including short circuit, load flow, arc flash
• Coordinate with utilities and ISO/RTOs on interconnection and permitting
• Evaluate HV equipment and relay settings; oversee NEC/IEEE/NESC/NFPA reviews
• Support construction teams with field engineering and testing
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and compliance
• Mentor junior engineers and establish team standards

Skills

High voltage design

EPC background

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

ABET Electrical Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

PSCAD

ASPEN OneLiner

ETAP/SKM

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Bluebeam

Job description

Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer (EPC) — Transmission-Scale Design, Mission-Scale Impact

The Opportunity

Most engineers wait a career for the chance to be Engineer of Record on 345kV infrastructure. Here, it's the job description. Our client — a rapidly scaling clean energy innovator — is looking for a Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer to lead substation and transmission-level design for industrial facilities driving America\'s energy transition. You\'ll take design packages from blank page to energized, with full ownership along the way.

San Francisco, CA | Full-Time | $190,000 – $252,500

Why You\'ll Love It

• Serious scale: Industrial substations from 69kV to 345kV, utility interconnections, and grid-scale battery storage
• Full ownership: Independent EOR authority from concept through commissioning
• Top-of-market compensation: $190K–$252.5K base
• Innovation on the side: Lead R&D into MV-DC distribution for next-generation BESS integration

What You\'ll Do

• Lead design of high voltage AC systems — industrial substations (69kV–345kV) and their integration with transmission lines and MV distribution
• Develop single-line diagrams, physical layouts, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, and grounding plans
• Run grid simulation and stability studies (PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN OneLiner) plus short circuit, load flow, and arc flash analysis
• Partner with utilities and ISO/RTOs on interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance for renewable and BESS projects
• Develop SEL relay settings and evaluate HV equipment — switchgear, breakers, transformers, reactors, PTs/CTs, protection relays
• Lead NEC, IEEE, NESC, and NFPA code compliance reviews
• Support construction and commissioning teams with field engineering, testing, and troubleshooting
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and cost estimates on your design packages
• Mentor junior engineers and develop team standards, workflows, and templates

What You\'ll Bring

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering (ABET)
• Active PE (Nevada or reciprocity-eligible); NV and SC licensure within 2 months of start
• 10+ years of high voltage electrical design, EPC background preferred
• Advanced proficiency: PSSE/PSLF, PSCAD/EMTP, SEL AcSELerator, ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP/SKM, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam
• Bonus points: HVDC/converter station design, SCADA/substation automation, field commissioning experience
• A drive to build the infrastructure of a sustainable future

This is the role engineers talk about for the rest of their careers. Apply now.

Salary range: $190,000 – $252,500 (California pay range; actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and skills)