E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc

Substation Electrical Designer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc$65K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent substation experience
  • 5-8 years of substation design experience with utility or consulting engineering firms
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and Word
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform electrical design activities for substations including drawings and specifications
  • Conduct self-checks to ensure quality before submission to reviewers
  • Prepare complex computer-aided design and construction drawings
  • Ensure designs meet client and industry standards
  • Coordinate project activities with senior engineers and project managers
  • Utilize design tracking systems for project updates
  • Assist in job site meetings to define project scopes

Benefits

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

Responsible for the design of deliverables associated with a substation design project supporting different electric utility clients.  These 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 as well as electrical physical deliverables such as general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plan & elevation drawings, above & below grade conduit & grounding drawings, relay house layout and complete bill of materials. The position will work under the direction of a senior engineer and will report directly to the Substation Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.

Responsibilities
  • Perform substation electrical design activities including drawings, specifications, bill of materials, and cable schedules.
  • Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work before it is presented to senior design reviewers.
  • Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
  • Ensure all designs conform to our client’s and industry standards.
  • Communicate and coordinate project activities with senior engineer and/or project manager.
  • Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
  • Assist senior engineers during job site meetings to gather scope of work.
  • Assist senior engineers in answering Request for Information (RFI) during project construction.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent substation experience.
  • 5-8 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.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

  • Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison or SDG&E.
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 $65,000 - $110,000.  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.
Local Candidates onlyYes Drug Free Workplace

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. 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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