Substation Engineering Lead

Kapower; Pleasanton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K (Traditional and Roth)

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Dis.

Job summary

K&A Power Group in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Substation Engineering Lead with extensive substation design experience to guide multiple projects, including detailed design and project development. You will manage a team, coordinate with clients, and ensure successful delivery on complex substations and protection/controls packages.

Ideal candidates have a BSEE and 15+ years in substation design, familiarity with PG&E engagements, and a PE license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university.
• 15+ years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities.
• Experience bidding, scoping, and executing engineering consulting projects with PG&E.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing design of multiple Electrical Substations projects – including construction drawing packages, engineering calculations, and materials lists.
• Perform QAQC on substation design packages (layout, one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring).
• Support development of engineering resources through overseeing project work.
• Manage engineering team (one-on-ones, timesheets, performance reviews).
• Coordinate project work with project managers, client teams, and engineering management.

Education

BSEE (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

Bluebeam

WinIGS

Job description

At K&A, our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving our success through their talent, dedication, and passion.

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.

We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Engineering Lead to join our team at K&A Power Group in Pleasanton, CA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to 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.

The Substation Engineering Lead will perform but are not limited to the following duties:

• Overseeing design of multiple Electrical Substations projects – Includes both execution/detailed design projects and project development/scoping. Specifically, substation Design including the creation of substation construction drawing packages, engineering calculations, and developing bill of materials to meet client project scopes & demands (Roughly 50% of time)
• Perform QAQC on substation design packages including general arrangement/physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views, below grade drawings & details, one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring packages. (Roughly 10% of time)
• Support development of engineering resources both local and international through overseeing project work (Roughly 10% of time)
• Manage engineering team including bi-weekly one on ones, timesheet reviews, process guidance, performance reviews, etc. (Roughly 10% of time)
• Coordinate project work with K&A project manager, client project teams, engineering management & junior engineers. (roughly 5 % of time)
• Maintain and develop client relationship through execution of project work. Including communicating project status, project updates, & design questions/issues with client partners (Roughly 5%)
• Attend on-site meetings as required to support project progression, development projects, and RFPs. (Roughly 5% of time)
• Assemble proposals & cost estimates for new substation design projects (Roughly 5% of time)

What we’re looking for:

• 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 and Control packages with a fundamental understanding of all parallel interfaces including civil/structural, testing and commissioning, construction, etc.
• PE license preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Microstation, Bluebeam, WinIGS are preferred

Pay Range $180,000—$230,000

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture:

We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning:

We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment:

We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth:

We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast‑growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (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

Check out our career page for more information!

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.