Substation Project Engineer - In Office Only

ZipRecruiter; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to join their dynamic team in the Orange County Area. This role involves developing design deliverables for substation projects, preparing engineering drawings, and coordinating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of substation design experience. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and engage in site visits during all project phases. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to an employee-owned culture, this position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company-paid medical insurance

Paid holidays

401k

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substation design experience, including indoor and outdoor projects.
• Proficient in industry design software and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design deliverables for substation projects including layouts and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate design activities and provide guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Substation Design

Electrical Engineering

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CDEGS

Job description

Job Description

We have an immediate opportunity for a Substation Project Engineer in the Orange County Area. The Substation Project Engineer must understand and can complete all technical requirements of basic to moderate complexity substation projects.

Specific Duties:

1. Developing design deliverables including substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation grounding, and major equipment wiring diagrams.
2. Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports, and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium, and High Voltage).
3. Prepare equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
4. Coordinate design activities with other departments (Civil, Structural, Transmission Line, etc.).
5. Assign tasks and provide guidance to junior team members, and coordinate QC reviews for work performed by junior engineers and/or designers.
6. Work with Senior Engineers and the Business Class Leader to identify and develop specific technical expertise; attend training and seminars to deepen understanding of complex concepts.
7. Conduct quality control reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
8. Work independently and potentially direct, mentor, train, and supervise less-experienced EITs and/or Designers.
9. Perform site visits during design, construction, and as-built phases of projects.
10. Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of substation design experience, including indoor and outdoor experience, with emphasis on indoor projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Previous consulting firm experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Strong commitment to our employee-owned culture.
• PE certification.
• Experience with industry design software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and CDEGS.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including company-paid medical insurance, paid holidays, 401k, and paid time off (PTO). Upon a conditional job offer, a drug test and background check will be required. Compensation is based on experience.