Associate Substation Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP•Pasadena, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking an Associate Substation Engineer to support a large electric utility client in its greater Southwest region. The role involves designing substation engineering deliverables, including general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plan and elevation drawings, above- and below-grade conduit and grounding drawings, relay house layouts, and bills of materials. The engineer works under the direction of a senior engineer and reports directly to the Substation Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer. The position is based in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers and phones. Local candidates only. The role includes physical activity such as sitting or standing and moving freely for up to eight hours per day. E2 is a drug-free workplace; after an offer is accepted, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or a fit-for-duty physical examination.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-approved college or university.
1–3 years of experience working in substation design or a similar area with a utility or consulting engineering firm.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong analytical and 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 AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

Perform substation physical design activities, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
Carefully self-check work to ensure quality before submission to senior design reviewers.
Prepare complex computer-assisted design and construction drawings neatly and with minimal errors.
Assist in developing engineering calculations, including conduit and bus sizing, lighting and lightning analysis, and grounding grid analysis.
Ensure designs conform to client and industry standards.
Communicate and coordinate project activities with a senior engineer and/or project manager.
Use client and/or company information systems to track and update design activities.
Assist senior engineers during job-site meetings to gather scope of work.
Assist senior engineers in answering Requests for Information (RFIs) during project construction.
Perform other duties as assigned.