Substation Design Engineer – Power Delivery (4kV–500kV)

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.; 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 join the Power Delivery team in California. You will design high-voltage substations, prepare drawings and BOMs, and ensure conformance with PG&E and industry standards.

Responsibilities include detailed design work, calculations for auxiliary systems, and field support during construction. A BS in EE and 4–8 years of substation experience are required, with PE/EIT preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited program.
• 4–8 years in substation design or similar with utility or consulting firm.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation physical and P&C design activities, including drawings and BOMs.
• Conduct framework calculations for conduit, grounding and load studies.
• Create 2D/3D construction drawings (general arrangements, one-line diagrams).
• Self-check deliverables for technical accuracy and neatness.
• Coordinate with Lead Engineer and Project Manager through internal systems.
• Assist senior engineers on site visits and RFIs during construction.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ABET accredited B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to join the Power Delivery team in California. You will design high-voltage substations, prepare drawings and BOMs, and ensure conformance with PG&E and industry standards.

Responsibilities include detailed design work, calculations for auxiliary systems, and field support during construction. A BS in EE and 4–8 years of substation experience are required, with PE/EIT preferred.