Senior Substation Design Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Senior Substation Engineer responsible for high-level designs for electric utility projects. Leading engineers and ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timePasadena • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads substation P&C and/or physical design, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates.
Performs careful QA/QC review activities submitted by junior engineers to ensure a quality product.
Prepares computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
Perform engineering calculations such AC and DC load calculations required to properly size auxiliary systems.
Perform engineering calculations such as conduit and bus sizing, lighting & lightning analysis, and grounding grid analysis.
Ensure all designs conform to client and industry standards.
Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others as needed.
Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
Attend job site meetings to gather scope of work.
May provide field support during construction.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university
10+ 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
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering calculationsAC load calculationsDC load calculationsconduit sizingbus sizinglighting analysislightning analysisgrounding grid analysiscomputer assisted designQA/QC review

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscoordination skills

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering