Senior Substation Project Engineer

Temporary full-time position with an estimated duration of 4 months. Hybrid work model: onsite 2 days per week in West Sacramento, CA.

About the Role

This senior-level engineer position is represented by Engineers and Scientists of California (ESC) under a collective bargaining agreement. The role requires mastery of journey engineer duties and involves leading the engineering and design of complex projects. You will apply extensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices to resolve complex problems with general direction, providing leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage large, complex projects and perform engineering analyses, studies, and conceptual designs.
• Lead, coach, direct, and assist technical employees and teams on technical issues; may act as an engineering mentor.
• Assist in finalizing contract project specifications and technical evaluation of bids.
• Provide support to other departments on land, permitting, and legal issues.
• Resolve problems of complex scope using creative or non-standard approaches.
• Plan and execute work independently to meet assigned objectives; work may be reviewed upon completion.
• Engage with external contacts such as contractors, vendors, and local public agencies.
• Collaborate with internal clients, project team members, and company management.
• Provide technical direction to less experienced team members.
• Deliver presentations, lead team meetings, and interpret industry practices and codes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited curriculum in the U.S. or equivalent from outside the U.S.
• 8 years of cumulative experience in electrical engineering and design.
• 5 years of experience in substation engineering.
• 5 years of experience in multiple large-scale, large-budget electric substation projects.
• Skilled in project management, budgeting, design, problem management, and electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Pay

Hourly rate: $90.00 – $97.00.