Substation Engineering Lead

K&A Engineering; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

K&A Engineering in Pleasanton, CA is looking for a Substation Engineering Lead to oversee multiple Electrical Substation projects. The ideal candidate possesses over 15 years of substation design experience, including physical electrical and protection & control packages. Responsibilities include managing an engineering team, QA/QC of design packages, and maintaining client relationships.

Benefits include comprehensive insurance options, 401(k) with company match, and flexible PTO. A competitive salary range of $180,000–$230,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities.
• Proven experience in substation design for both physical electrical and protection & control packages.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design of multiple Electrical Substations projects.
• Perform QA/QC on substation design packages.
• Manage engineering team including performance reviews.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical Engineering

Communication

Microsoft Excel

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Bluebeam

WinIGS

Job description

Substation Engineering Lead – Pleasanton, CA

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 will be valued and celebrated.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design of multiple Electrical Substations projects – includes execution/detailed design projects and project development/scoping, creating construction drawing packages, engineering calculations, and developing bills of materials (≈50% of time).
• Perform QA/QC on substation design packages including general arrangement, electrical layout, equipment plans, elevation and section views, below-grade drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring packages (≈10% of time).
• Support development of engineering resources locally and internationally through overseeing project work (≈10% of time).
• Manage engineering team including bi‑weekly one‑on‑ones, timesheet reviews, process guidance, and performance reviews (≈10% of time).
• Coordinate project work with K&A project manager, client project teams, engineering management, and junior engineers (≈5% of time).
• Maintain and develop client relationships through communication of project status, updates, and design questions/issues (≈5% of time).
• Attend on‑site meetings as required to support project progression, development projects, and RFPs (≈5% of time).
• Assemble proposals and cost estimates for new substation design projects (≈5% of time).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities.
• Past project experience working with PG&E on bidding, scoping, and executing engineering consulting projects.
• Proven experience in substation design for both physical electrical and protection & control packages with a fundamental understanding of all parallel interfaces, including civil/structural, testing and commissioning, construction, etc.
• PE license preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and WinIGS preferred.

Pay Range $180,000—$230,000

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401(k) (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long‑Term Disability, Short‑Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

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.