Substation Project Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV. Currently we have an immediate opening for a Substation Project Engineer in San Diego, CA.

• Conceptual, preliminary, and final detailed design of new, upgraded, and expanded substations, including material procurement, construction, and commissioning/startup support through energization.
• Development and delivery of physical, electrical, civil, and communication design studies, calculations, drawings, exhibits, and specifications.
• Assist the Project Manager in planning and execution of best‑in‑class projects, including client and stakeholder coordination, training and mentoring of design staff, project quality assurance, and oversight of design engineers, designers, drafters and support staff.
• Coordinate specialized tasks with ECI’s subject‑matter‑expert discipline groups such as Distribution Studies, Transmission Studies, Grounding Studies, Protection (relay coordination and settings), Civil Engineering, Communication (SCADA Integration), Transmission & Distribution Engineering, Environmental Planning, Surveying, Lands/Right‑of‑Way, and Project Management/Controls.

• Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Six (6) or more years of project and design engineering experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and planning abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment and commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of power engineering principles and expertise regarding applicable codes, standards, and design tools.
• Ability to oversee and direct design personnel on a project team.
• Experience in the utility or merchant power industry a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Capacity to meet fast‑paced project schedules and willingness to travel occasionally.
• Not requiring sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B) now or in the future.

Compensation Range: $104,000 – $133,000 Annually.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects.

San Diego, CA

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology