Staff HV Electrical Engineer - Substation & Transmission

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

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.