Field Engineer, Level 4
Northrop Grumman
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Electric Service Engineering Specialist
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $75,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop and prepare engineering designs, construction drawings, and work order packages for electric service projects, including new business connections, upgrades, relocations, and meter installations.
- Evaluate customer load requirements and prepare service plans and design criteria in accordance with SDG&E standards and CPUC regulations.
- Perform site assessments, review customer submittals, and validate service requests to determine project scope and design requirements.
- Coordinate with municipalities, developers, permitting authorities, and internal SDG&E stakeholders to secure approvals and permits.
- Prepare bills of material, cost estimates, and labor requirements to support project execution and budgeting.
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable standards, including GO 95, GO 128, the National Electric Code (NEC), and SDG&E construction specifications.
- Track project status in SDG&E work management systems, maintain accurate records, and prepare status reports as needed.
- Provide technical support during construction, respond to field inquiries, and process as-built documentation and revisions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Drafting/Design Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline; or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in electric distribution engineering or service design, preferably in a utility environment.
- Knowledge of SDG&E design standards, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) General Orders (GO 95 and GO 128), and related codes.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or comparable design software.
- Familiarity with load calculation principles, single-line diagrams, and electric service requirements.
- Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards and project specifications accurately.
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with customers, agencies, and internal teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
engineering designconstruction drawingswork order packagesload calculation principlessingle-line diagramselectric service requirementsproject executioncost estimateslabor requirementsas-built documentation
Soft skills
communication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detail
Certifications
associate degree in engineeringbachelor’s degree in engineeringDrafting/Design TechnologyConstruction Management
