E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc

Substation Design Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc$120K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
  • 4 - 8 years of experience in substation design with utility or consulting firms.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills.
  • Preferred: Active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Preferred: Experience specific to substation design for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
  • Preferred: Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform substation design activities, including field notes, drawings, and specifications.
  • Conduct foundational calculations for auxiliary systems, including sizing and load studies.
  • Create detailed construction drawings using 2D/3D CAD software.
  • Ensure technical accuracy through thorough self-checking of work.
  • Coordinate project activities with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager.
  • Assist during site visits to gather information and resolve RFIs.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • 401(k) with employer matching.
  • Paid time off.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Substation Design Engineer will join our Power Delivery team in support of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) infrastructure projects. Working under the direction of a Lead Substation Design Engineer, you will perform essential engineering activities for the design and construction of high-voltage electric substation facilities (4kV to 500kV). This role focuses on developing technical drawings and specifications while ensuring all designs conform to both PG&E utility standards and broader industry codes.

Responsibilities
  • Design Activities: Perform substation physical and/or Protection & Control (P&C) design activities, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOM).
  • Engineering Calculations: Conduct foundational calculations for substation auxiliary systems, including conduit and bus sizing, grounding grid analysis, and AC/DC load studies.
  • Drawing Production: Utilize 2D/3D CAD software to create detailed construction drawings, such as general arrangements, one-line diagrams, and raceway layouts.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough self-checking of work products to ensure technical accuracy and neatness before submission to senior reviewers.
  • Project Coordination: Coordinate project activities with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager, utilizing E2's internal systems to track progress.
  • Field Engagement: Assist senior engineers during site visits to gather scope information and help resolve construction-phase Requests for Information (RFIs).
Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
  • 4 - 8 years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

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

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

Wage Data Per State Requirements

Salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

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.
Travel

25%

Local Candidates onlyYes 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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