Lead Substation Engineer – Physical

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

. Lead substation physical design teams and prepare field notes, drawings, specifications, estimates, staffing plans, and project schedules .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timePasadena • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading substation physical design projects, ensuring compliance with client and industry standards while managing multiple projects effectively. Proficient in utilizing design tools and performing quality assurance reviews to maintain high standards in engineering deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substation DesignProject ManagementQuality Assurance ReviewsElectrical Engineering DegreeAutoCAD Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Substation Systems KnowledgeProtection And ControlQuality Reviews Of Engineering DrawingsMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailAutoCADBluebeamMicroStation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookAutoCADBluebeamMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer's License

Industry Keywords

Substation Design StandardsElectric UtilitiesCalifornia ComplianceUtility EngineeringConsulting Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead substation physical design teams and prepare field notes, drawings, specifications, estimates, staffing plans, and project schedules
Serve as physical design technical lead from conceptual design through detailed engineering
Assign engineering tasks and coordinate workload among engineers, designers, drafters, and supporting disciplines
Perform QA/QC reviews of junior engineers’ submissions
Communicate and coordinate project activities with project managers, clients, 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
Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Strong analytical and 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 highly desirable
Local candidates only

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off