Substation Engineering Manager
E2 Consulting Engineers•Pasadena, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Substation Engineering Manager will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team in delivering high-quality substation design and engineering services. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing project design deliverables, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for substation projects supporting one of Southern California’s largest electric utility clients and will report directly to the Substation Department Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- 10+ years of experience in substation engineering and design, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong knowledge of substation systems 4kV to 500 kV, protection and control, grounding, and physical design.
- Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Experience performing quality reviews of substation engineering drawing packages.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
- Experience with Southern California utility clients and understanding of their engineering standards.
- Familiarity with FERC/NERC requirements and other regulatory guidelines.
- PMP Certification or formal project management training.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the substation engineering design team, including electrical P&C and Physical design engineers.
- Monitor project schedules and budgets, ensuring department performance goals are met.
- Manage resource allocation, staffing, recruiting, and performance evaluations.
- Conduct design reviews, implement corrective actions of engineering documents including design drawings and bills of materials.
- Provide technical guidance to engineering design team for substation projects.
- Coordinate with project management, clients, utilities, sub-contractors, and construction teams to align project goals and ensure technical accuracy.
- Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, scope development, and client presentations.
- Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to industry codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, NEC).
- 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
Manager
