Substation Engineer
About The Position
K&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees. Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose. Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in Pleasanton, CA. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
- 5+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Must be able to report to the office and visit worksites as needed
Nice To Haves
- Experience and or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal (i.e. SKM, Etap, EasyPower, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Detailed design of Electrical Engineering Includes conceptual design and detailed estimates
- Substation Design Includes the creation of substation construction drawing packages, developing bill of materials and the procurement of minor materials
- General arrangement/ physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views (including transformers, bus work, etc.)
- Equipment cable trays, cable design, conduit fill calculations
- Rigid bus calculations
- System Protection & Control (SP&C) Design includes the creation of SP&C construction drawing packages and the procurement of materials
- Drawings in specified formats shall include elementary diagrams, relay one-line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layout diagrams, and circuit schedules.
- Materials shall include relays, communication and monitoring systems, panel meters, control house panels, cables and associated wiring materials.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
