E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc

Lead Substation Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc • $120K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
  • 10+ years of experience in substation design or related fields with utility or consulting firms.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in quality reviews of substation engineering drawings.
  • Strong knowledge of substation systems up to 500 kV, including protection and control.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and design tools like AutoCAD and MicroStation.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the substation P&C design team, overseeing drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
  • Act as the technical lead for P&C substation projects from concept to detailed engineering.
  • Assign tasks and coordinate workload among engineers, designers, and drafters.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews of engineering submissions to ensure quality standards.
  • Communicate project activities with managers, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Ensure designs meet client and industry standards.
  • Utilize information systems to track and update design activities.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Paid time off.
Full Job Description
Overview

The selected candidate will be responsible for leading a design team for deliverables associated with Protection & Control substation projects supporting one of our largest electric utility clients in Southern California. The deliverables include one-line & three-line diagrams, AC & DC elementary & logic diagrams, front & rear panel elevations and wiring, supervisory & control drawings, electrical vendor equipment wiring diagrams, complete cable schedule and bill of materials. The successful candidate will report directly to the Substation Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

 

  • Leads substation P&C design team, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates, staffing plan and project schedules.
  • Serve as the technical lead for P&C substation projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering.
  • Assign engineering tasks and coordinate workload among engineers, designers, drafters, and supporting disciplines.
  • Performs careful QA/QC review activities submitted by junior engineers to ensure a quality product.
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed.
  • Ensure all designs conform to client and industry standards.
  • Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
  • Attend job site meetings to gather scope of work.
  • May provide field support during construction.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

(Required)

 

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
  • 10+ years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
  • Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Experience performing quality reviews of substation engineering drawing packages.
  • Strong knowledge of substation systems (up to 500 kV), protection and control
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MicroStation, or similar design tools. • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications (Preferred)

  • Professional Engineer’s License in Electrical Engineering preferred but not required.
  • Experience with substation design and construction standards for electric utilities in California is highly desirable.
Benefits

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

 

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

 

 Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

 

Local Candidates onlyYes Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Solicitation

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

About E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. provides environmental, engineering, regulatory and management consulting services to the energy industry. The company offers services in the areas of air quality, cultural resources, ecological resources, environmental compliance and permitting, environmental management systems, geospatial services, health and safety, land and natural resources, litigation support, regulatory strategy and support, risk assessment and management, and water resources. E2 Consulting Engineers serves clients in the United States and internationally.
Learn more about E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1988
Revenue
$100 million

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