Substation Design Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; 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 is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to support PG&E infrastructure projects in California. You will develop technical drawings and specifications for high‑voltage substations (4kV–500kV) under the direction of a Lead Engineer, ensuring compliance with PG&E standards and industry codes.

Responsibilities include substation design (physical and P&C), field notes and BOMs, 2D/3D CAD drawings, QA, project coordination, and site visits to assist RFIs and data gathering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
• 4-8 years of experience in substation design or similar with utility or consulting firm.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design substation physical and P&C design activities with drawings, field notes, BOMs.
• Perform foundational calculations for auxiliary systems, grounding, and load studies.
• Create 2D/3D CAD drawings, general arrangements, one-line diagrams, raceway layouts.
• Quality assurance through self-checking before senior review.
• Coordinate project activities with Lead Engineer and Project Manager.
• Assist site visits to gather scope information and RFIs.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Substation design

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

The Substation Design Engineer will join our Power Delivery team in support of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) infrastructure projects. Working under the direction of a Lead Substation Design Engineer, you will perform essential engineering activities for the design and construction of high-voltage electric substation facilities (4kV to 500kV). This role focuses on developing technical drawings and specifications while ensuring all designs conform to both PG&E utility standards and broader industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Design Activities: Perform substation physical and/or Protection & Control (P&C) design activities, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOM).
• Engineering Calculations: Conduct foundational calculations for substation auxiliary systems, including conduit and bus sizing, grounding grid analysis, and AC/DC load studies.
• Drawing Production: Utilize 2D/3D CAD software to create detailed construction drawings, such as general arrangements, one-line diagrams, and raceway layouts.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough self-checking of work products to ensure technical accuracy and neatness before submission to senior reviewers.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate project activities with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager, utilizing E2's internal systems to track progress.
• Field Engagement: Assist senior engineers during site visits to gather scope information and help resolve construction-phase Requests for Information (RFIs).

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
• 4 - 8 years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• An active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with substation design for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements

Salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Travel

25%

Local Candidates only

Yes

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.