Substation Engineer

K&A Engineering; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

K&A Engineering is seeking a Substation Engineer in Pleasanton, CA. The candidate will be responsible for detailed electrical engineering design, development of construction drawing packages for substations, and system protection & control design. A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in substation design for electrical utilities are required. Competitive salary range is $90,000–$130,000 per year with excellent benefits including medical insurance, 401K match, paid holidays, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities.
• Experience with power analysis software is ideal (e.g. SKM, Etap, EasyPower, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of Electrical Engineering including conceptual design and estimates.
• Create substation construction drawing packages and develop bill of materials.
• Design system protection & control and create relevant construction drawing packages.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical Engineering

Power analysis software

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Job description

Substation Engineer – Pleasanton, CA

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering. In this role, you will work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people‑focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions are valued and celebrated.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of Electrical Engineering – Includes conceptual design and detailed estimates
• Substation Design includes the creation of substation construction drawing packages, developing bill of materials and the procurement of minor materials
• General arrangement/physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views (including transformers, bus work, etc.)
• Rigid bus calculations
• System Protection & Control (SP&C) Design includes the creation of SP&C construction drawing packages and the procurement of materials
• Drawings in specified formats shall include elementary diagrams, relay one‑line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layout diagrams, and circuit schedules. Materials shall include relays, communication and monitoring systems, panel meters, control house panels, cables and associated wiring materials.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
• 5+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
• Experience and or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal (e.g. SKM, Etap, EasyPower, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Must be able to report to the office and visit worksites as needed

Pay Range

90,000‑130,000 per year

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.