Substation Designer

K&A Engineering Consulting

$70K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in utility substation design
  • Preferred 2-year associate's degree in engineering technology or drafting
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and P4A modeling
  • Skilled in MicroStation
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

  • Prepare physical layout drawings for substations
  • Produce electrical plans and sections, including grounding and conduit drawings
  • Create detailed substation general arrangement layouts
  • Draft substation AIS designs and electrical equipment plans
  • Compile detailed bills of materials for projects
  • Develop grounding, conduit, and electrical connection details
  • Design below-grade conduit/raceway plans and control building layouts

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • 401K with company match
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
  • Paid Parental Leave and Holidays
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Transit Reimbursement
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Designer to join our team at K&A Power Group 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. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations:
  • Prepare physical layout drawings for substations and produce electrical plans and sections as well as grounding and conduit drawings.
  • Prepare bills of materials and review drawings and specifications.
  • Responsibilities will include the preparation of the following substation drawings:
  • Substation General Arrangement
  • Substation AIS design
  • Substation Electrical Equipment Plans
  • Substation Section Views (Elevations)
  • Substation Detailed Bill of Material
  • Substation Grounding Plan
  • Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details
  • Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan
  • Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section

What we're looking for:
  • Experience 5+ years experience in utility substation design
  • A 2 year associates degree in engineering technology or drafting is preferred
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, P4A modeling and MicroStation.
  • Strong knowledge with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

Pay Range $70,000-110,000/year

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:
  • 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)

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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