Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Substation Engineering Lead 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: The Substation Engineering Lead will perform but are not limited to the following duties:
- Overseeing design of multiple Electrical Substations projects • Includes both execution/detailed design projects and project development/scoping. Specifically, substation Design including the creation of substation construction drawing packages, engineering calculations, and developing bill of materials to meet client project scopes & demands (Roughly 50% of time)
- Perform QAQC on substation design packages including general arrangement/physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views, below grade drawings & details, one-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring packages. (Roughly 10% of time)
- Support development of engineering resources both local and international through overseeing project work (Roughly 10% of time)
- Manage engineering team including bi-weekly one on ones, timesheet reviews, process guidance, performance reviews, etc. (Roughly 10% of time)
- Coordinate project work with K&A project manager, client project teams, engineering management & junior engineers. (roughly 5 % of time)
- Maintain and develop client relationship through execution of project work. Including communicating project status, project updates, & design questions/issues with client partners (Roughly 5%)
- Attend on-site meetings as required to support project progression, development projects, and RFPs. (Roughly 5% of time)
- Assemble proposals & cost estimates for new substation design projects (Roughly 5% of time)
What we're looking for: - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
- 15+ Years of professional experience within substation design for electrical utilities
- Past project experience working with PG&E on bidding, scoping, and executing engineering consulting projects.
- Proven experience in Substation Design for both Physical electrical and Protection and Control packages with a fundamental understanding of all parallel interfaces including civil/structural, testing and commissioning, construction, etc.
- PE license preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Experience working with AutoCAD, Microstation, Bluebeam, WinIGS are preferred
Pay Range $180,000• $230,000 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 after 12 months of employment
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Parking and Transit Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
Check out our career page for more information! 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.
