Associate Substation Design Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

. Perform substation physical design activities including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform substation physical design activities including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.
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.
Assist in the development of engineering calculations such as conduit and bus sizing, lighting & lightning analysis, and grounding grid analysis.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
0-3 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.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification preferred but not required.
Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

substation designengineering calculationsconduit sizingbus sizinglighting analysislightning analysisgrounding grid analysiscomputer assisted designAutoCADMicroStation

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communication

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification