Substation Design Engineer: CAD & Diagrams

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is seeking a Substation Design professional to deliver electrical design outputs for utility projects. You will create one-line & three-line diagrams, wiring layouts, cable schedules, and BOMs under the guidance of a Substation Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.

The role involves preparing CAD drawings, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating design activities with the project team. Local candidates in California are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent substation experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation electrical design activities including drawings, specifications, bill of materials, and cable schedules.
• Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work before it is presented to senior design reviewers.
• Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
• Ensure all designs conform to our client’s and industry standards.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with senior engineer and/or project manager.
• Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
• Assist senior engineers during job site meetings to gather scope of work.
• Assist senior engineers in answering Request for Information (RFI) during project construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Substation design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is seeking a Substation Design professional to deliver electrical design outputs for utility projects. You will create one-line & three-line diagrams, wiring layouts, cable schedules, and BOMs under the guidance of a Substation Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.

The role involves preparing CAD drawings, ensuring compliance with standards, and coordinating design activities with the project team. Local candidates in California are preferred.