Substation Design Engineer – San Diego, CA

E2 Consulting Engineers Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP in San Diego is seeking a Physical Substation Design Engineer to join our team. You will design substation deliverables, perform electrical calculations, and ensure conformance to client and industry standards.

The role reports to the Substation Engineering Manager and involves collaboration with lead engineers on a major utility project. Local candidates preferred for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• BSc in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3+ years of substation design experience with utility or consulting firm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design substation deliverables: general arrangement, equipment plan/elevation.
• Prepare CAD drawings with accuracy and minimal errors.
• Perform conduit, bus sizing, lighting and grounding analyses.
• Ensure designs meet client and industry standards.
• Coordinate with lead engineer/project manager and track activities.
• Participate in site meetings and RFIs during construction.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Substation design experience

Electrical engineering fundamentals

MS Office proficiency

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

ABET-accredited BSc Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP in San Diego is seeking a Physical Substation Design Engineer to join our team. You will design substation deliverables, perform electrical calculations, and ensure conformance to client and industry standards.

The role reports to the Substation Engineering Manager and involves collaboration with lead engineers on a major utility project. Local candidates preferred for this on-site position.