Substation Design Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers•Emeryville, CA

1d•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

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 Substation Design Engineer will join E2’s Power Delivery team to support Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) infrastructure projects. Under the direction of a Lead Substation Design Engineer, the role performs engineering activities for the design and construction of high-voltage electric substation facilities ranging from 4kV to 500kV. The work includes producing technical drawings and specifications that comply with PG&E utility standards and broader industry codes. The position operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment, including computers and phones. Travel is 25%, and the posting specifies local candidates only. The physical demands include sitting or standing and moving freely for up to eight hours per day. Salary is $120,000–$160,000, with starting salary commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment. E2 offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. After accepting 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 from an ABET-approved college or university.
4–8 years of experience working in substation design or a similar field with a utility or consulting engineering firm.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with substation design for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

Perform substation physical and/or Protection & Control (P&C) design activities, including preparing field notes, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
Conduct foundational calculations for substation auxiliary systems, including conduit and bus sizing, grounding grid analysis, and AC/DC load studies.
Use 2D/3D CAD software to create construction drawings, including general arrangements, one-line diagrams, and raceway layouts.
Self-check work products for technical accuracy and neatness before submission to senior reviewers.
Coordinate project activities with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager, using E2’s internal systems to track progress.
Assist senior engineers during site visits to gather scope information and help resolve construction-phase Requests for Information (RFIs).