Substation Electrical Designer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Designing electrical deliverables for electric utility clients at E2 Consulting Engineers. Includes creating detailed drawings and coordinating with senior engineers during substation projects.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

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 electrical designdrawingsspecificationsbill of materialscable schedulescomputer assisted designAutoCADMicroStation

Soft Skills

attention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skills

Certifications

Associate degree in engineering technology