Senior Substation Design Engineer
E2 Consulting Engineers•Emeryville, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Senior Substation Design Engineer will support major electrical utility infrastructure projects for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Working under the direction of a Lead Design Engineer, they will execute complex engineering assignments for high-voltage substations (4kV to 500kV). This role requires a high degree of technical proficiency in substation physical or Protection & Control (P&C) design, focusing on high-quality deliverable production, self-checking, and technical mentoring of junior staff.
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.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer’s License in Electrical Engineering preferred but not required.
- Experience with substation design for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed design packages, including general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plans, conduit and grounding drawings, relay house layouts, and complete bills of materials.
- Perform rigorous self-checking of all drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and neatness before submission to the Lead Engineer for final review.
- Conduct essential engineering analyses, including conduit and bus sizing, lighting and lightning protection analysis, grounding grid studies, and AC/DC load calculations.
- Ensure all designs align strictly with PG&E Utility Standards, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requirements, and NESC/IEEE codes.
- Assist the Lead Engineer and Project Manager in tracking design activities, attending job site meetings to define project scope, and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction.
- Guide and coach junior engineering staff and interns, providing technical direction and supporting their professional development.
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
