Senior Substation Design Engineer

Role Overview

• Develop detailed design packages, including general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plans, conduit and grounding drawings, relay house layouts, and complete bills of materials.
• Perform rigorous self-checking of all drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and neatness before submission to the Lead Engineer for final review.
• Conduct essential engineering analyses, including conduit and bus sizing, lighting and lightning protection analysis, grounding grid studies, and AC/DC load calculations.
• Ensure all designs align strictly with PG&E Utility Standards, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requirements, and NESC/IEEE codes.
• Assist the Lead Engineer and Project Manager in tracking design activities, attending job site meetings to define project scope, and responding to Requests for Information (RFIs) during construction.
• Guide and coach junior engineering staff and interns, providing technical direction and supporting their professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
• 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.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• paid time off