Associate Substation Design Engineer at E2 Consulting… · San Diego

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

Responsible for the design of deliverables associated with substation design projects supporting one of our largest electric utility clients.  Protection & Control design deliverables include one-line & three-line diagrams, AC & DC elementary & logic diagrams, front & rear panel elevations and wiring, supervisory & control drawings, electrical vendor equipment wiring diagrams, complete cable schedule and bill of materials.  Substation Physical design deliverables include general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment plan & elevation drawings, above & below grade conduit & grounding drawings, relay house layout and complete bill of materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation physical design activities including drawings, specifications, and bill of materials.
• Perform careful self-checking activities to ensure the quality of work before it is presented to senior design reviewers.
• Prepare computer assisted design and construction drawings of a complex nature with neatness and a minimum of errors.
• Assist in the development of engineering calculations such as conduit and bus sizing, lighting & lightning analysis, and grounding grid analysis.
• Ensure all designs conform to our client’s and industry standards.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with senior engineer and/or project manager.
• Utilize client and/or company information system to track and update design activities.
• Assist senior engineers during job site meetings to gather scope of work.
• Assist senior engineers in answering Request for Information (RFI) during project construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
• 0-3 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.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with substation design and construction standards for Southern California Edison.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000.   The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

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E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.