Substation Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to contribute to the conceptual, preliminary and final detailed design of new and upgraded substations, including procurement, construction and commissioning support through energization.

The ideal candidate holds a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering and has at least 4 years of design experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills, a commitment to quality, and a path toward PE licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering required.
• 4+ years design engineering experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Willingness to progress toward PE licensure.
• No visa sponsorship required.

Responsibilities

• Design of new, upgraded and expanded substations.
• Coordinate material procurement and construction and commissioning support.
• Prepare studies, drawings, exhibits and specifications.
• Work with discipline groups for integration and quality control.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization and planning

Teamwork

Quality and accuracy

Ability to meet fast-paced schedules

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering

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 an immediate opening for a substation design engineer in San Diego, 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, 4+ years' design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience; 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, t 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