Title: Substation Project EngineerLocation: Sacramento, Oakland, or FresnoDepartment: SubstationWork Type: hybridWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Substation Project Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in
Sacramento, Oakland, or Fresno. 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: - Develop and review detailed engineering designs for medium to high-voltage substations
- Prepare and approve drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, and protection/control schematics.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and utility requirements (e.g., NESC, IEEE, NEC, NERC).
- Oversee all engineering activities for substation projects from initiation to energization.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, engineering deliverables, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate design reviews, QA/QC checks, and interdisciplinary collaboration (civil, structural, protection, SCADA, etc.).
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, contractors, and utility representatives.
- Facilitate project meetings, progress reporting, and design clarification sessions.
- Ensure smooth communication across all engineering and construction disciplines.
What we're looking for:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 3-7+ years of experience in power delivery or high-voltage substation design.
- Strong understanding of protection & control systems, substation physical design, and equipment specifications.
- Experience with power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, etc.).
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other design tools.
- Experience working with utilities, EPC firms, or large infrastructure projects.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and industry standards.
- Strong organizational, communication, and project-coordination skills.
- Preferred: PE License
Pay Range $105,000-115,000/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.
