Senior Substation Engineer

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Substation Engineer in Orange County. This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed Electrical Engineer who is eager to take on new challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for knowledge and execution of the technical aspects and deliverables of projects.
• Develop a partnership with the PM. The PM is responsible for the scope, schedule, budget, and client management. This position will be responsible for the technical execution of the project.
• Assign project tasks and provide technical guidance to the project team members.
• Coordinate and perform quality checks and reviews for all project deliverables per the Quality Management Systems requirements, processes, and procedures.
• Perform quality checks and reviews of projects from other teams as needed.
• Ability to work independently and direct, mentor, and train Electrical Engineers, Graduate Engineers, and Drafters.
• Ability to work on and lead multiple projects concurrently.
• Assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase your technical capabilities at industry events.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, or Master’s degree desired in Electrical Engineering.
• PE required.
• 10 years plus of technical experience with high voltage electrical switchyard and substation projects of varying complexity up to 765V preferred including at a minimum, conceptual knowledge of physical, electrical, civil, and structural design components as well as knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ASNI, and other applicable design and equipment standards.
• Specific experience performing aspects associated with substation design including substation layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, lighting protection, control building arrangement, conduit plans and details, auxiliary AC/DC power systems and associated bill of materials.
• Strong computer skills, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Office and electrical design software.
• Previous experience doing distribution systems, substation, and power facilities design and engineering is required.
• Experience working in an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm desired.
• Previous experience consulting or working for an electric utility considered a plus.

We offer a generous benefits package including company-paid medical insurance, paid holidays, 401k and paid time off (PTO)

Upon a conditional job offer, a drug test and background check will be required.

Compensation based on experience.

(Senior Electrical Engineer, Substation, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Distribution, Power, High Voltage)