Associate Substation Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers • Pasadena, CA

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About The Position

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking an Associate Substation Engineer to support a large electric utility client in the greater Southwest region. The role involves designing substation 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 operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment, including computers and phones. It requires the ability to sit or stand and move freely for up to eight hours per day. Local candidates only. E2 is a drug-free workplace; after accepting an offer, applicants may be required to complete 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 field with a utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is 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 presenting it to senior design reviewers.
• Prepare complex computer-assisted design and construction drawings neatly and with minimal errors.
• Assist with 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level