Substation Electrical Designer
$65k - $110kE2 Consulting Engineers
US-CA-San Diego | US-CA-El Monte ID
CA-6136 Category
Design Services Type
Full Time Work Location
Hybrid About the Organization
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.
OverviewResponsible 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.
- 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.
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 RequirementsSalary 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 DemandsWork 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.
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.
SolicitationPlease no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.
EEO StatementAll 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.
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