Lead Substation Design Engineer
E2 Consulting Engineers•Emeryville, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Substation Lead Design Engineer will join our team in supporting Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) power delivery projects throughout Northern California. Dedicated to our core values of safety, innovation, and collaboration, the Substation Lead Design Engineer will lead high-voltage substation designs (4kV to 500kV). This role acts as a vital link between the firm and the client, ensuring that complex engineering deliverables—ranging from physical layouts to Protection & Control (P&C) activities—conform to both industry standards and PG&E-specific utility requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
- 8+ 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.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer’s License in Electrical Engineering strongly preferred.
- Experience leading a team of engineers and designers designing substation projects.
- Direct experience with designing substations for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
Responsibilities
- Lead and collaborate on substation physical design and P&C activities, including general arrangement drawings, relay house layouts, above/below-grade conduit, and grounding drawings.
- Execute E2’s robust Quality Management System by performing rigorous technical reviews and ensuring all designs meet client expectations before final submission.
- Communicate project activities effectively with Project Managers and client stakeholders to ensure "Issue for Construction" (IFC) packages are delivered on time and within purpose.
- Ensure all engineering plans comply with PG&E standards, CPUC requirements, and NESC/IEEE codes.
- Participate in job site meetings and site walks to gather scope information and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction phases.
- Train, develop, and mentor junior engineering staff, providing technical expertise to solve complex engineering problems.
Benefits
- 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
Senior
