Lead Substation Engineer - Physical

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP•Pasadena, CA

About The Position

The Lead Substation Engineer - Physical leads a design team producing physical-design deliverables for substation projects supporting a major electric utility client in Southern California. Deliverables include general arrangement drawings; electrical equipment plans and elevations; above- and below-grade conduit and grounding drawings; relay house layouts; and bills of materials. The role serves as the physical design technical lead from conceptual design through detailed engineering and reports directly to the Substation Engineering Manager. The position coordinates engineering work, reviews design packages for quality, communicates with project stakeholders, and ensures designs meet client and industry standards. The role may include job-site meetings and construction field support. It operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment. Local candidates only.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-approved college or university.
At least 10 years of experience in substation design or similar work with a utility or consulting engineering firm.
Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Experience performing quality reviews of substation engineering drawing packages.
Strong knowledge of substation systems up to 500 kV and protection and control.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MicroStation, or similar design tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer's License in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with substation design and construction standards for electric utilities in California.

Responsibilities

Lead the substation physical design team, including preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, estimates, staffing plans, and project schedules.
Serve as the physical design technical lead on substation projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering.
Assign engineering tasks and coordinate workload among engineers, designers, drafters, and supporting disciplines.
Perform QA/QC reviews of work submitted by junior engineers to ensure quality deliverables.
Communicate and coordinate project activities with the project manager, client, and others as needed.
Ensure designs conform to client and industry standards.
Use client or company information systems to track and update design activities.
Attend job-site meetings to gather scope of work.
Provide field support during construction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.