Substation Electrical Designer

Substation Electrical Designer

Location: San Diego, CA | El Monte, CA, US

Employment Type: Full Time (Hybrid)

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, and 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 works under the direction of a senior engineer and reports directly to the Substation Engineering Manager or Lead Engineer.

• 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.

• Associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent substation experience.
• 5–8 years of experience working in substation design or similar with a utility or consulting engineering firm.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison or SDG&E.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off.

Salary range: $65,000 – $110,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

• Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.