Substation Design Engineer Entry Level
About The Position
The selected candidate will be responsible for the design of deliverables associated with substation projects supporting one of our largest electric utility clients in Southern California. The substation Protection & Control design deliverables include one-line & three-line diagrams, AC & DC elementary & logic diagrams, front & rear panel elevations and wiring, supervisory & control drawings, electrical vendor equipment wiring diagrams, complete cable schedule and bill of materials. The substation Physical design deliverables include general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plan & elevation drawings, above & below grade conduit & grounding drawings, relay house layout and complete bill of materials. The successful candidate will report directly to the Substation Department Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
- 1 - 3 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).
- Basic analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in electrical engineering preferred but not required.
- Experience with substation design and construction standards for electric utilities in California is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of substation P&C and/or physical design, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates.
- Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work before it is presented to senior design reviewers.
- Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
- Assist with engineering calculations such AC and DC load calculations required to properly size auxiliary systems.
- Assist with engineering calculations such as conduit and bus sizing, lighting & lightning analysis, and grounding grid analysis.
- Ensure all designs conform to our client’s and industry standards.
- Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed.
- Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
- Attend job site meetings to gather scope of work.
- May provide field support during construction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
