Lead Substation Engineer

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

. Lead a substation Protection & Control design team .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timePasadena • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading substation Protection & Control design teams, managing multiple projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proficient in substation systems and design tools, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substation DesignProtection And Control SystemsProject ManagementQuality Assurance/Quality ControlAutoCAD Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringSubstation Systems KnowledgeQuality ReviewsProject SchedulingField Support

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAutoCADBluebeamMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer’s License

Industry Keywords

Utility EngineeringConsulting EngineeringSubstation Design StandardsElectric UtilitiesCalifornia Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a substation Protection & Control design team
Prepare field notes, drawings, specifications, estimates, staffing plans, and project schedules
Serve as technical lead for P&C substation projects from conceptual design through detailed engineering
Assign engineering tasks and coordinate workload among engineers, designers, drafters, and supporting disciplines
Perform QA/QC reviews of work submitted by junior engineers
Communicate and coordinate project activities with the project manager, client, and others
Ensure designs conform to client and industry standards
Use client and/or company information systems to track and update design activities
Attend job site meetings to gather scope of work
Provide field support during construction as needed
Report directly to the Substation Engineering Manager
Perform other duties as assigned

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
Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Experience performing quality reviews of substation engineering drawing packages
Strong knowledge of substation systems (up to 500 kV), protection and control
Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MicroStation, or similar design tools
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional Engineer’s License in Electrical Engineering preferred but not required
Experience with substation design and construction standards for electric utilities in California is highly desirable
Local candidates only
Applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination after accepting an offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off