Sr. Substation Project Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group • Rancho Cordova, CA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Substation Engineer based in the Reno/Sacramento CA. area to join our team. Primary responsibilities are leading and executing complex engineering projects related to substations. This includes performing detailed quality reviews, conducting engineering studies and calculations, collaborating with project managers, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have experience in producing and reviewing civil/structural, physical or P&C design drawings for substation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent
• 2+ years experience in either Civil/structural, physical substation or P&C technical support related to electrical power substation design for Coops, Municipalities, and/or IOUs.
• Knowledge of standard building codes including IBC, ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, AWS, ASCE 113, and NESC (Experience with IEEE standards a plus). RUS substation design guide and NESC.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% when needed within the continental U.S.
• Must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer licensure and ability to obtain reciprocity in multiple states

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough quality reviews (QA/QC) following established procedures.
• Support the development of additional Professional Engineers within the team.
• Perform studies, calculations, and detailed civil/structural, physical or P&C Substation engineering design and reviews for electrical substation and related projects.
• Work with substation Engineers, Project Managers and Technical Leads to coordinate, manage, and develop design services within the various disciplines.
• Lead and execute complex projects from full scope estimating on proposals, through detailed design and steel procurement, to project construction bidding and support.
• Oversee detailed design and equipment procurement, project construction bidding, commissioning, and construction support for energization.
• Direct a technical project team in structural steel and concrete analysis, design, and detailing for transmission and distribution electrical substations with voltage classes up to 345kV.
• Review and perform studies and calculations for substation design, including grounding calculations, lightning protection calculations, battery bank sizing calculations, conduit fill calculations, substation sizing calculations, and AC & DC substation studies.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and benefits
• 401(k) retirement program with a company match
• Career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
• Company sponsored medical, dental, vision
• Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans
• HSA or FSA medical accounts
• FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts

What This Job Offers

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