Mid-Level Substation Design Engineer

Job Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is seeking a Mid-Level Substation Design Engineer with a strong background in substation design to join our Power Delivery Substation Department in San Diego, California. This role offers a remote, hybrid, or in-office working environment. Remote employees may travel to a company office for periodic meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations
• One-line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, substation physical layouts, selection of substation equipment, writing of substation equipment specifications, proposal development, construction cost estimates, and project scheduling
• Occasional travel will be required

Required Education/Experience

• Ability to function as a Mid-Level Substation Design Engineer for our San Diego office
• BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS Electrical Engineering Technology) degree, from an accredited university preferably with a power option
• Experience in 15kV through 230kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards
• Experience in managing small project teams
• Experience filling the role of substation design engineer for several projects occurring concurrently
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship.

Desired Education/Experience

• 5+ years experience in utility substation design as outlined above
• Experience in 345kV through 500kV substation design
• Professional Engineering license (PE)
• Managerial and leadership skills a plus