Substation Design Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) + Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Parental Leave

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) in Ontario, CA is hiring substation design engineers to perform conceptual through detailed design, procurement, construction and commissioning support for substations and related systems.

Responsibilities include coordination with subject matter groups and leadership under a project engineer, with emphasis on safety, quality and timely delivery; a BS/MS in EE is required and PE licensure progression is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules.
• Progress towards PE licensure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of substations.
• Material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support.
• Coordination with discipline groups and design staff.
• Assist in quality control and project oversight.
• Travel may be required; no visa sponsorship needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organization

Power engineering principles

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.

ECI has immediate openings for substation design engineers in Ontario, CA. Responsibilities include the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new, upgraded and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization. Engineering responsibilities include the development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits and specifications. Under the oversight and mentorship of a project engineer, design engineers assist in the execution of best-in-class projects, including coordination, quality control and oversight of designers, drafters and support staff. Completion of specialized tasks is coordinated with ECI's subject matter expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration) and Transmission & Distribution Engineering.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering required, design engineering experience is a plus; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning skills; ability to work in a team environment; commitment to quality and accuracy; and a willingness to meet fast-paced project schedules. A commitment to progress towards PE licensure is encouraged. The successful applicant must have fundamental knowledge of power engineering principals and applicable codes and standards. The successful applicant may be subject to client-mandated drug and background checking. Occasional travel/driving is required; therefore, the successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status) now or in the future.

Compensation Range: $93,000 - $123,000 Annually

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer