Substation Engineering Consultant - CA/Remote + Travel

California, California Permanent USD150,000 - USD225,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
We are seeking Senior Electrical Engineers with experience in either Protection & Control or Substation Physical Design to support a large-scale utility program through the end of the year. The role includes some travel: 4-6 weeks of back-office reviews, followed by about a week in the field at substation sites, repeating for each phase.
  • Engineer & Design leading company supporting major grid mod projects
  • Immediate need to hire ASAP - open pay rates

About Our Client

A nationally respected, Fortune‑500‑caliber engineering and design powerhouse, this firm is widely regarded as one of the most influential technical leaders in the power delivery, energy, and critical infrastructure sectors. Supporting some of the largest grid mod projects across the US, they have a long record of delivering complex, grid‑critical transmission, substation, distribution, and generation projects.

Job Description

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage project team(s) consisting of engineers, designers, estimators, controls and scheduling professionals involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing high voltage substations. As a Substation Engineer Consultant, you will:

  • Support challenging assignments from individual projects, large projects, major programs, to large scale engineering only, Engineer Procure and EPC projects.
  • Direct the team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work.
  • Coordinate and manage work performed by other stakeholder on the project such as civil, structural, and transmission lines.
  • Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed with high quality, on time performance, and within budget.
  • Identify and track potential out of scope work, develop and provide scope changes, and coordinate with the client for approval.
  • Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
  • Collaborate with staff both locally and nationwide.
  • Perform reviews of work performed by others including but not limited to calculations, drawings, reports, material and construction specifications, procurement specifications.
  • Communicating directly with clients, providing both project support and overall account support.
  • Support the company in business development opportunities with existing and potential clients.
  • Perform and provide independent reviews of work performed by others, including scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents.

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.
  • Specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission, Substation or Energy Projects.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI.
  • 10 or more years of experience in the design engineering and/or management of high voltage utility type projects. Experience should include preparation, oversite or management of scopes of work, development of conceptual layouts, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
  • Experience in execution of projects in multiple contract arrangements including EPC, Owners Engineer, Traditional or Joint Ventures a plus.
  • Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support, engineer or management role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications a must. Experience in writing proposals.
  • Experience in cost allocation and control, estimating, proposal preparation, risk assessment programs and techniques.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $225,000 USD annually.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Opportunity to work on impactful energy projects.
  • Immediate project start with work expected to continue through year-end.
  • Candidates located within the project territory are preferred, though qualified candidates outside the area will be considered if travel is feasible.
  • Immediate onboarding available for qualified professionals.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Dom Delia
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7079905

Job summary

Sector
Power & Energy
Sub Sector
Electrical Design Engineer
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Where
California
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dom Delia
Job Reference
JN-082026-7079905
Job Nature
Hybrid working
 

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