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Substation Design Engineer
Substation Design Engineer-November 2024
San Ramon
Nov 6, 2025
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1,001 - 5,000 employees
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About Substation Design Engineer

  Job Description

  The substation design engineer will work within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable preliminary drawings and design of site/foundation/structural components for High Voltage Substation Facilities in accordance with applicable industry codes and standards and Request for Quote (RFQ) scope of work ensuring constructability of design. This position requires the individual to provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to less experienced engineers within the department.

  * Develop site designs including storm water management, grading, surface/sub-surface drainage plans, detailed plans and specifications, and bidding and construction management of civil projects.

  * Determine cut and fill requirements based on site topography and soil boring logs.

  * Deliver accurate designs of complex structures that meet industry and client standards and applicable codes.

  * Perform quality reviews of civil/structural engineering work for both peers/sub-contractors on assigned projects.

  * Perform structural design and analysis of anchorage and foundation systems, using SAP2000, LPILE, MFAD, RISA-3D or equivalent.

  * Perform hand calculations applying proficiency in civil/structural codes and standards such as AISC, ACI, ASCE 113, CBC, IEEE, NESC, etc.

  * Prepare preliminary construction drawing packages for submittal to construction contractors for bid; review incoming proposals for alignment with design and constructability of methods.

  * Assist with the development of project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, etc. for assigned Substation projects.

  * Assist project team during construction on civil, site, and foundation issues.

  * Travel to client sites/field as necessary.

  * Sign plans

  * Guide younger engineers in design

  Skills and Requirements

  * Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

  * 2-3+ years of experience in the engineering/design of civil/structural systems for substations

  * Experience with the analysis and design of concrete foundations (Ipile,risa), anchorage systems, and the review of structural steel and connections.

  * Experience with site drainage design, grading, surface/sub-surface drainage plans, and cut and fill requirements.

  * Client facing experience * Previous PG&E experience and/or experience within utilities industry

  * Professional Engineering (PE) License null

  We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

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