Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 153,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan

Paid vacation and personal days

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) in San Diego, CA, is seeking Substation Project Engineers to lead design and project management for substation projects. The role involves overseeing engineering teams and ensuring project success through comprehensive design strategies.

Candidates must have a degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary range and a robust benefits package including health insurance and 401(k).

Qualifications

6+ years of project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Commitment to quality and accuracy.
PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of substations.
Develop physical, electrical, civil, and communication design studies.
Assist the Project Manager in executing projects and overseeing design teams.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization and planning skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Advanced knowledge of power engineering principles

Basic project management execution skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultancy providing engineering, system planning, and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing, and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers, and industrial customers across the U.S. Our experience spans system voltages from 4.16 kV to 765 kV.

Position Summary

ECI has an immediate opening for Substation Project Engineers in San Díago, CA.

Responsibilities

Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction and commissioning/startup support through energization.
Develop and deliver physical, electrical, civil, and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits, and specifications.
Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing best‑in‑class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters, and support staff.
Coordinate specialized tasks with ECI’s subject‑matter‑expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA integration), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right‑of‑Way, and Project Management/Controls.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
6+ years of project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Commitment to quality and accuracy.
Willingness to meet fast‑paced project schedules.
Advanced knowledge of power engineering principals.
Expertise regarding applicable codes, standards, and design tools.
Basic project management execution skills.
Ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.
PE license preferred.
Experience in the utility or merchant power industry a plus.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.
Occasional travel/driving required; subject to ECI auto insurance carrier requirements.