Substation Project Engineer

K&A Engineering; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

K&A Engineering is looking for a Substation Project Engineer to work in Sacramento, Oakland, or Fresno. The ideal candidate will develop and review detailed engineering designs for medium to high-voltage substations and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 3-7 years of experience in high-voltage substation design are required. The salary range is $105,000-$115,000 per year, and benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in power delivery or high-voltage substation design.
• Strong understanding of substation physical design and equipment specifications.
• Experience with power system analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review engineering designs for substations.
• Prepare and approve technical drawings and specifications.
• Oversee all engineering activities for substation projects.

Skills

Power delivery design

Protection & control systems

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Substation Project Engineer – Sacramento, Oakland, or Fresno

Responsibilities

• Develop and review detailed engineering designs for medium to high‑voltage substations
• Prepare and approve drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, single‑line diagrams, and protection/control schematics
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and utility requirements (e.g., NESC, IEEE, NEC, NERC)
• Oversee all engineering activities for substation projects from initiation to energization
• Manage project schedules, budgets, engineering deliverables, and risk assessments
• Coordinate design reviews, QA/QC checks, and interdisciplinary collaboration (civil, structural, protection, SCADA)
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, contractors, and utility representatives
• Facilitate project meetings, progress reporting, and design clarification sessions
• Ensure smooth communication across all engineering and construction disciplines

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3–7+ years of experience in power delivery or high‑voltage substation design
• Strong understanding of protection & control systems, substation physical design, and equipment specifications
• Experience with power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, ASPEN)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other design tools
• Experience working with utilities, EPC firms, or large infrastructure projects
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and industry standards
• Strong organizational, communication, and project‑coordination skills
• Preferred: PE License

Pay Range

$105,000‑115,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401(k) (Traditional & 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.