Willdan,

Electrical Engineer II

Willdan,$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • EIT Certification required; PE license preferred or obtainable within a set timeframe
  • 3-6 years of experience in electrical engineering focusing on power distribution and substations
  • Familiarity with medium-voltage and substation design systems
  • Strong understanding of power system fundamentals and utility distribution systems
  • Proficient in engineering studies like short circuit analysis and load calculations
  • Experience with engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

  • Design and support projects involving medium- and high-voltage power distribution systems
  • Develop engineering deliverables like diagrams and equipment layouts
  • Perform calculations and analyses related to power distribution
  • Review technical specifications for accuracy and completeness
  • Coordinate with utilities and stakeholders for design compliance
  • Support projects across various design and construction phases
  • Conduct site visits for documentation and support engineering evaluations.

Benefits

  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Occasional travel for site visits and assessments
  • Collaborative work culture with wide-ranging stakeholders
  • Opportunities to evaluate emerging technologies in the field.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Electrical Engineer II is responsible for the design and development of power distribution systems with a focus on utility and substation infrastructure. This role supports projects involving medium- and high-voltage systems ranging from 13.2 kV to 500 kV, including substations, feeders, and associated protection and control systems.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in substation design, a strong understanding of utility power distribution requirements, and the ability to produce and review engineering deliverables through various phases of design and construction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Core Engineering Responsibilities
  • Design and support utility and substation infrastructure projects involving medium- and high-voltage power distribution systems ranging from 13.2 kV to 138 kV (500 kV preferred) , including substations, feeders, protection and control systems, and utility interconnections. Responsibilities include equipment selection, engineering analysis, preparation of technical deliverables and support of design reviews, and support coordination with utilities, internal teams, and project stakeholders.
  • Develop engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment layouts, drawings, specifications, and other engineering deliverables.
  • Assist with engineering calculations and analyses related to power distribution systems.
  • Apply knowledge of utility standards and interconnection requirements for transmission and distribution systems.
  • Review and interpret technical specifications, drawings, and studies to ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards including IEEE, NEC, NESC, and local utility and municipal requirements.

Project Execution
  • Coordinate with internal teams, utilities, and external stakeholders to ensure design compliance and project alignment. Work with local agencies having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal requirements and building codes.
  • Support engineering projects through various phases of design and construction under the guidance of senior engineering staff.
  • Occasional Travel Required (~15%). Site visits to document the existing infrastructure. Support engineering evaluations, site assessments, and construction support activities as needed.

Technical Expertise
  • Exposure to standby power systems and distributed energy resources (DER) including PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and EV charging infrastructure. Familiarity with generators, automatic trans switches, and utility interconnection requirements is preferred.
  • Perform complex engineering calculations and analyses. Working knowledge of engineering software applications and analytical tools and resources used in Electrical Engineering (SKM, ETAP, CYME, Excel Tools, etc.).

Professional Skills
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and schedule commitments.
  • Support evaluation of emerging technologies and engineering solutions that improve performance and reliability.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively with project teams and clients.

Job Requirements / Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • EIT Certification required, Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe.
  • 3-6 years of electrical engineering with a focus on power distribution and substation design.
  • Working knowledge of medium-voltage and substation design systems.
  • Strong understanding of power system fundamentals and utility distribution systems.
  • Experience with engineering studies such as short circuit analysis, coordination studies, and load calculations.
  • Familiarity with substation equipment including transformers, breakers, relays, switchgear, and protection systems.
  • Working knowledge of engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, CYME, or similar tools.
  • Assist with reviews and development of engineering deliverables.
  • Knowledge of applicable standards and codes.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or similar design tools; Revit experience is a plus.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and schedule commitments.
  • Interest in professional development, career growth.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders while delivering excellent customer service in a highly dynamic growth environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, entrepreneurial work environment.


About Willdan,

Willdan Group, Inc. is an American publicly traded company selling professional technical and consulting services to public and private utilities, public agencies at all levels of government, and commercial and industrial firms. The company operates offices in more than a dozen states, with its key operations in California and New York. In 1964, the company was built by William Stookey and Dan Heil in southern California on a then-unique model of providing outsourced engineering services exclusively to municipalities, especially newly urbanizing cities. Over the next 50 years, the company's expansion has reflected the increasingly complex challenges facing communities, with a forward-looking focus on energy efficiency, energy engineering, cogeneration, Energy Savings Performance Contract, Community Choice Aggregation, smart city, microgrid consulting, and Transactive energy software. In 2006, Willdan Group, Inc. completed its initial public offerings in NASDAQ, becoming a publicly traded company under the symbol WLDN. In 2008, Willdan acquired Intergy Corporation, then renamed Willdan Energy Solutions, offering energy efficiency utility program management. In 2015, Willdan acquired 360 Energy Engineers and Abacus Resource Management, expanding its capabilities into Energy Service Company and Energy Savings Performance Contract services. Willdan acquired NYC-based Genesys Engineering, P.C., in 2016, bringing Power Engineering services into its portfolio, with an eye to evolution of U.S. power systems toward Distributed generation and microgrids.
Learn more about Willdan,
Size
1,560 employees
Market Cap
$248.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$14.5 million
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$390.9 million
NASDAQ

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