Substation Designer

E2 Consulting Engineers Inc; Emeryville (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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, Inc. in Emeryville is seeking a Substation Electrical Designer to join our Power Delivery team.

You will draft and detail technical deliverables for PG&E high-voltage substations (4kV to 500kV), ensuring all materials meet PG&E standards and applicable codes. You will use AutoCAD and/or MicroStation to produce drawings, BOMs, schedules, and panel elevations, collaborating with engineers and project managers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field, or equivalent practical substation experience.
• 5–8 years of substation design experience with utility or consulting firm.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting & design using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation to prepare detailed electrical construction drawings.
• Create conduit & cable schedules, BOMs, and panel elevations.
• Perform self-checks for accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Coordinate projects with client and internal teams; communicate progress with senior engineers and project managers.
• Support engineering team during site walks and provide input for RFIs.
• Ensure designs conform to PG&E Technical Standards and client requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Substation Designer

Job Locations

US-CA-Emeryville

Job Details

• Id: CA-6067
• Category: Engineering
• Type: Full Time
• Work Location: Hybrid

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Overview

The Substation Electrical Designer will join our Power Delivery team in Emeryville. Reporting to the Lead Substation Design Engineer, they will be responsible for drafting and detailing technical deliverables for PG&E high-voltage substation projects (4kV to 500kV). This role focuses on the high-quality production of design drawings and documentation, ensuring all project materials adhere to PG&E utility standards and federal/state engineering codes.

Responsibilities

• Drafting & Design: Utilize AutoCAD and/or MicroStation to prepare detailed electrical construction drawings, including general arrangements, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Documentation Development: Create technical deliverables such as conduit and cable schedules, bills of materials (BOM), and panel elevations.
• Quality Control: Perform rigorous self-checking of drawings to ensure accuracy, neatness, and compliance with industry standards before senior review.
• Project Coordination: Track design activities using client and internal systems and communicate progress effectively with senior engineers and project managers.
• Technical Support: Assist the engineering team during site walks to gather scope information and provide support for construction-phase Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Standard Alignment: Ensure all design products conform strictly to PG&E's Technical Standard Manuals (TSMs) and other client-specific requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical substation experience.
• 5 - 8 years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• An active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with substation design for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Wage Data Per State Requirements

Salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

Travel

10%.

Local Candidates only

Yes

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.