Substation Engineering Consultant

Stable opportunity with a strong pipeline of utility projects.
High-impact role improving engineering quality and project execution.

About Our Client

A leading engineering consulting organization focused on electric utility infrastructure, providing design, engineering, and consulting services for substations, transmission, power generation, renewable energy, and grid modernization projects.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Substation Engineer with expertise in either Physical Substation Design or Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering to support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of electrical substation engineering deliverables. This is a long-term role focused on reviewing engineering packages, providing technical quality oversight, and conducting project-specific field verification activities throughout Southern California.The ideal candidate will possess a strong electrical engineering background, extensive substation design experience, and the ability to identify design discrepancies, code compliance issues, and engineering quality concerns across a variety of utility and infrastructure projects. Individual project reviews typically span 4-6 weeks, followed by field site visits to verify design accuracy and existing conditions.Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive QA/QC reviews of substation engineering packages, including drawings, calculations, specifications, and design documentation.
Review physical substation or protection & controls design deliverables for compliance with client standards, industry requirements, and engineering best practices.
Identify design errors, omissions, constructability concerns, and potential field conflicts.
Provide detailed review comments and work collaboratively with engineering teams to resolve issues.
Conduct field visits at project sites to verify existing conditions and validate engineering drawings against installed equipment and site configurations.
Document field observations and provide recommendations for design revisions or corrections.
Support project teams with technical expertise related to substation design, equipment layout, protection systems, and engineering standards.

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

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
7+ years of experience in electrical substation engineering.
Experience as either:
- A Physical Substation Design Engineer, or
- A Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer.
Strong understanding of utility substation design standards, electrical equipment, and engineering documentation.
Demonstrated experience reviewing engineering drawings and performing QA/QC activities.
Ability to conduct field assessments and verify engineering designs in utility and substation environments.
Strong technical writing, communication, and documentation skills.
Ability to travel throughout Los Angeles and Southern California for project-specific field verification visits.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience supporting utility transmission and distribution substation projects.
Familiarity with California utility standards and practices.
Prior experience performing independent design reviews, owner's engineering reviews, or engineering quality audits.
This position is ideal for a seasoned substation engineering professional seeking a long-term opportunity focused on engineering quality, design review, and field verification for utility infrastructure projects across Los Angeles and Southern California.