Substation Engineer

Oakland, California Temporary USD65 - USD85 per hour Hybrid working View Job Description
We are seeking a Substation Engineer to contribute to the design, maintenance, and operation of substation systems. This role requires technical expertise and a proactive approach to ensure high-quality results within the engineering and manufacturing sector.
  • High-impact project exposure + long-term stability
  • True leadership + influence on modern engineering workflows

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized EPC firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence within power delivery and grid infrastructure. With decades of experience supporting utilities and large-scale infrastructure programs, they are known for their technical depth, collaborative culture, and commitment to modernizing the grid.

Job Description

This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects. As a Substation Engineer, you will:

  • Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
  • Support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
  • Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
  • Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice."
  • You may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Essential skills and experience:

  • This position requires a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree.
  • 3 or more years experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems.
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
  • Experience tracking project information such as: schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
  • Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • A BSEE degree is preferrable.
  • A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
  • 1 or more years experience designing substations at 138kV and above.
  • Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.
  • Physical layout and protection & controls experience.
  • Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.
  • Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).
  • PE license.
  • AutoCAD experience.



What's on Offer

  • Hourly compensation ranging from $65 to $85, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
  • Per diem / expenses
  • Temporary position with great potential for career development.



Contact
Cullen Sheridan
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7000341

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Oakland
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Cullen Sheridan
Job Reference
JN-042026-7000341
Job Nature
Hybrid working