Substation Electrical Project Engineer

Mission Box Solutions

  • Walnut Creek, California
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The ideal candidate will have prior experience working for an established engineering consulting firm such as Burns & McDonnell, TRC, Ulteig, or HDR , with demonstrated expertise in high-voltage substation design and project delivery. MISSION BOX SOLUTIONS INC, is a SBA-Certified: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides Information Technology, Dental, GovCon, and Healthcare solutions supporting cleared and non-cleared operations.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWalnut Creek, California
    Websitehttps://www.missionboxsolutions.com/

    Description

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    Benefits:
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance

    We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer – Substation Design to join a leading engineering team in the energy and utilities sector. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead and support substation projects up to 765kV, encompassing both physical and protection & control (P&C) design elements.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead and support substation projects (69kV–765kV), including layouts, schematics, and detailed design.
    • Develop drawings, wiring diagrams, grounding systems, relay panel layouts, and auxiliary power systems.
    • Perform QA/QC reviews of design packages, ensuring adherence to technical standards and project requirements.
    • Mentor junior engineers and oversee technical deliverables.
    • Coordinate with clients, internal teams, and vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.
    • Prepare engineering budgets, schedules, construction specifications, and procurement documents.
    • Support business development, proposal preparation, and client presentations.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (required).
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage substation design (69kV and above) for a U.S. power utility.
    • Project Lead or Technical Specialist experience.
    • Strong background in QA/QC and client coordination.
    • Proficiency in Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.
    • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Base salary: $120,000 – $210,000 per year (commensurate with experience and location)
    • Full benefits coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates

    Work Environment

    Locations: Tualatin, OR; Walnut Creek, CA; Denver, CO; Overland Park, KS
    Schedule: Full-time (on-site)
    Travel: None required
    Perks: Join a respected engineering leader known for technical excellence and complex utility projects.

    Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate will have prior experience working for an established engineering consulting firm such as Burns & McDonnell, TRC, Ulteig, or HDR, with demonstrated expertise in high-voltage substation design and project delivery.
    Compensation: $120,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year




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