Protection and Controls (P&C) Substation Engineer
San Diego, CA
Engineering Partners (EPI) is a well-known engineering company in San Diego with utility, municipality, and government contracts focusing on electrical and power engineering.
We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Substation Engineer with a BSEE degree, PE licensed and have 8+ years of recent relevant experience in Substation P&C Design.
Duties and responsibilities of an Electrical Engineer
· Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner to meet client requirements.
· Engineer HV substation projects from conceptual design through construction.
· Prepare electrical P&C design packages consisting of One-line, three-lines, wiring diagrams, control schematics, site plan, Electrical Plan & Sections, Grounding Plan & Details, Conduit Plan and Details, Control House Plan, Control House Grounding Plan & Details, Lighting Plan, Lightning Protection Plan, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
· Coordinate with Designers and Engineers of other disciplines to complete deliverables.
· Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables.
· Perform QA/QC of electrical engineering design packages.
· Provide regular progress updates and reporting on project deliverables.
· Develop single line and three line diagrams for protection and controls of Substation equipment and medium voltage switchgear.
· Provide Substation equipment specifications.
· Provide engineering and technical support, and reviews to field crews during construction.
Mentorship
• Inspire others through your passion for Power Delivery and Substation Design.
• Model EPI’s values and help others align with our purpose of designing with community in mind.
• Support, guide, and counsel on technical topics as a subject matter expert.
• Advise, advocate and be an ally for junior colleagues and EITs to help them reach their potential.
Qualifications of an Electrical Engineer
• BS Electrical Engineering – required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) – required.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience required in substation P&C design.
· Knowledge of industry specifications for HV electrical equipment.
· Familiar with international and North American electrical codes and regulations.
· Proven ability to work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams to deliver projects on time and on budget.
· U.S. Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status required.
· Understanding of Power Systems analysis and related software packages (e.g. SKM, ETAP, etc.)
· Familiarity with AutoCAD.
Salary Range of a P&C Substation Engineer
· $120,000 - $160,000+/annual salary, commensurate with experience
· Hybrid Work: Monday through Thursday in San Diego Office, Friday optional remote.
Why is this a great opportunity:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Growth opportunities as the business continues to grow
- Ability to create and implement change as needed with support from management
- Challenging and engaging work