Substation Electrical Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP seeks a Substation Design Engineer to develop and deliver electrical drawings for utility projects, including one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring, cable schedules, and BOMs. You will report to the Substation Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer and contribute to a range of crucial deliverables.

Requirements include an associate degree in engineering technology, 5–8 years of substation design experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform substation electrical design activities including drawings, specifications, bill of materials, and cable schedules.
• Self-check work to ensure quality before senior reviewers.
• Prepare CAD drawings of a complex nature with neatness and minimal errors.
• Ensure designs conform to client and industry standards.
• Coordinate project activities with senior engineer and project manager.
• Utilize client/company information system to track design activities.
• Assist senior engineers during job site meetings to gather scope of work.
• Assist senior engineers in answering RFIs during project construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical

Attention to detail

Basic communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent substation experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (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

Responsible for the design of deliverables associated with a substation design project supporting different electric utility clients. These deliverables include one-line & three-line diagrams, AC & DC elementary & logic diagrams, front & rear panel elevations and wiring, supervisory & control drawings, electrical vendor equipment wiring diagrams, complete cable schedule and bill of materials as well as electrical physical deliverables such as general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plan & elevation drawings, above & below grade conduit & grounding drawings, relay house layout and complete bill of materials. The position will work under the direction of a senior engineer and will report directly to the Substation Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.

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.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent 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.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison or SDG&E.

Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, LPoffers 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 $65,000 - $110,000. 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.

Local Candidates only

Yes

Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, LPis 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.