P&C Substation Design Engineer – Mid-Level

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

. Perform substation P&C and/or physical design, including preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in substation design and construction, including proficiency in AC and DC load calculations, conduit and bus sizing, and compliance with industry standards. Strong communication and coordination skills are essential for effective project management and collaboration with clients and team members.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substation DesignAC And DC Load CalculationsAutoCADMicrosoft Office SuiteProfessional Engineer’s License

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Hard Skills

Substation DesignAC And DC Load CalculationsConduit SizingBus SizingLighting AnalysisLightning AnalysisGrounding Grid AnalysisComputer Assisted DesignSpecifications PreparationEstimates Preparation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention To DetailWritten Communication SkillsVerbal Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer’s License

Industry Keywords

Utility EngineeringConsulting EngineeringCalifornia Electric Utilities StandardsQA/QC ReviewField Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform substation P&C and/or physical design, including preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and estimates
Perform QA/QC review activities submitted by junior engineers
Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature
Perform AC and DC load calculations to properly size auxiliary systems
Perform conduit and bus sizing, lighting and lightning analysis, and grounding grid analysis
Ensure designs conform to client and industry standards
Communicate and coordinate project activities with project manager, client, and others
Utilize 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
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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