P&C Substation Design Engineer - Mid-Level

E2 Consulting Engineers•San Diego, CA

5d•$105,000 - $135,000

About The Position

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a professional services firm established in 1988 that provides engineering, infrastructure support, pipeline, environmental, and information technology services. The P&C Substation Design Engineer will design deliverables for substation projects supporting a major electric utility client in Southern California. Protection and Control deliverables include one-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC elementary and logic diagrams, panel elevations and wiring, supervisory and control drawings, vendor equipment wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and bills of materials. Physical design deliverables include general arrangement drawings, equipment plans and elevations, conduit and grounding drawings, relay house layouts, and bills of materials. The engineer performs substation Protection and Control and/or physical design, prepares and reviews technical work, performs engineering calculations, and coordinates project activities with the project manager, client, and others. The role reports to the Substation Design Manager. It may involve job-site meetings and field support during construction. This position is for local candidates. The stated salary range is $105,000–$135,000 per year, based on experience. The role requires the ability to sit or stand and move freely for up to eight hours per day. After an offer, 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.
5–8 years of experience in substation design or similar work 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.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer’s License in Electrical Engineering; preferred but not required.
Experience with substation design and construction standards for electric utilities in California is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform substation Protection and Control and/or physical design, including preparing field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates.
Review work submitted by junior engineers for quality assurance and quality control.
Prepare complex computer-assisted design and construction drawings accurately and neatly.
Perform AC and DC load calculations to size auxiliary systems.
Perform 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 the project manager, client, and others as needed.
Use client and/or company information systems to track and update design activities.
Attend job-site meetings to gather scope-of-work information.
Provide field support during construction as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.