Substation Designer

Substation Designer Job Locations US-CA-Emeryville Overview The Substation Electrical Designer will join our Power Delivery team in Emeryville. Reporting to the Lead Substation Design Engineer, the role involves drafting and detailing technical deliverables for PG&E high‑voltage substation projects (4kV to 500kV). It focuses on high-quality production of design drawings and documentation, ensuring all project materials adhere to PG&E utility standards and federal/state engineering codes. Responsibilities Drafting & Design: Utilize AutoCAD and/or MicroStation to prepare detailed electrical construction drawings, including general arrangements, wiring diagrams, and schematics. Documentation Development: Create technical deliverables such as conduit and cable schedules, bills of materials (BOM), and panel elevations. Quality Control: Perform rigorous self‑checking of drawings to ensure accuracy, neatness, and compliance with industry standards before senior review. Project Coordination: Track design activities using client and internal systems and communicate progress effectively with senior engineers and project managers. Technical Support: Assist the engineering team during site walks to gather scope information and provide support for construction‑phase Requests for Information (RFIs). Standard Alignment: Ensure all design products conform strictly to PG&E’s Technical Standard Manuals (TSMs) and other client‑specific requirements. Qualifications Required Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related field, or equivalent practical substation experience. 5‑8 years of experience working in substation design or similar with a 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, and paid time off. Salary Salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment. Work Environment & Physical Demands This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones. 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 10%. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr E2 Consulting Engineers Inc