Substation Design Engineer

Auriga Corporation•Milpitas, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Auriga Corporation is looking for an experienced, talented and self-motivated individual to join our team to help us provide our customers with innovative and cost-effective solutions and services. An ideal candidate will be excited to be part of a company that moves quickly on a constant flow of ideas, is able to wear multiple hats as needed, and has the drive to succeed. Auriga Corporation currently has following vacancies in the Milpitas, California Office: Substation Design Engineer. Perform and coordinate high-voltage substation design activities, including physical layout, protection and control systems, grounding, and conduit design. Develop and review engineering drawings such as single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, equipment layouts, and bill of materials. Coordinate with clients, project managers, and other engineering disciplines to support the timely and accurate delivery of project deliverables. Participate in technical reviews and QA/QC of engineering drawings and documents. Develop designs in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility/client specifications. Prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, and technical studies. Perform design and engineering activities for high-voltage substation projects ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV, coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams and senior engineering staff. Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers. Assist with business development and proposal efforts by providing technical input and supporting the development of design-hour estimates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in substation design engineering.
Current California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
Strong working knowledge of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, control panels, and related equipment.
Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, or similar.
Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NESC, NEC, IEEE, and ANSI.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Experience working with California electric utilities, including PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, or municipal utilities.
Experience with substation automation and SCADA integration.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred; California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform and coordinate high-voltage substation design activities, including physical layout, protection and control systems, grounding, and conduit design.
Develop and review engineering drawings such as single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, equipment layouts, and bill of materials.
Coordinate with clients, project managers, and other engineering disciplines to support the timely and accurate delivery of project deliverables.
Participate in technical reviews and QA/QC of engineering drawings and documents.
Develop designs in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility/client specifications.
Prepare engineering reports, cost estimates, and technical studies.
Perform design and engineering activities for high-voltage substation projects ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV, coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams and senior engineering staff.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers.
Assist with business development and proposal efforts by providing technical input and supporting the development of design-hour estimates.