Salary
💰 $65,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Responsible for the design of deliverables associated with a substation design project supporting different electric utility clients.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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