Associate Substation Design Engineer
About The Position
Responsible for the design of deliverables associated with substation design projects supporting one of our largest electric utility clients. Protection & Control design deliverables include one-line & three-line diagrams, AC & DC elementary & logic diagrams, front & rear panel elevations and wiring, supervisory & control drawings, electrical vendor equipment wiring diagrams, complete cable schedule and bill of materials. Substation Physical design deliverables include general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plan & elevation drawings, above & below grade conduit & grounding drawings, relay house layout and complete bill of materials.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
- 0-3 years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm
- Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
- Basic written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification preferred but not required.
- Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison.
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Responsibilities
- Perform substation physical design activities including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.
- Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work before it is presented to senior design reviewers.
- Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
- Assist in the development of engineering calculations such as conduit and bus sizing, lighting & lightning analysis, and grounding grid analysis.
- Ensure all designs conform to our client’s and industry standards.
- Communicate and coordinate project activities with senior engineer and/or project manager.
- Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
- Assist senior engineers during job site meetings to gather scope of work.
- Assist senior engineers in answering Request for Information (RFI) during project construction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
