Mid Level Substation Engineer Jobs
Mid level substation engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own protection and control design from scope through commissioning, coordinate across disciplines, and resolve field issues without waiting for direction. Openings run across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Transportation & Logistics, with employers like Kiewit, Burns & McDonnell, and HDR competing for substation engineers at this level now.
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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.
Overview:
The Substation Design Engineer will join our Power Delivery team in support of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) infrastructure projects. Working under the direction of a Lead Substation Design Engineer, you will perform essential engineering activities for the design and construction of high-voltage electric substation facilities (4kV to 500kV). This role focuses on developing technical drawings and specifications while ensuring all designs conform to both PG&E utility standards and broader industry codes.
Responsibilities:
- Design Activities: Perform substation physical and/or Protection & Control (P&C) design activities, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOM).
- Engineering Calculations: Conduct foundational calculations for substation auxiliary systems, including conduit and bus sizing, grounding grid analysis, and AC/DC load studies.
- Drawing Production: Utilize 2D/3D CAD software to create detailed construction drawings, such as general arrangements, one-line diagrams, and raceway layouts.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough self-checking of work products to ensure technical accuracy and neatness before submission to senior reviewers.
- Project Coordination: Coordinate project activities with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager, utilizing E2's internal systems to track progress.
- Field Engagement: Assist senior engineers during site visits to gather scope information and help resolve construction-phase Requests for Information (RFIs).
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
4 - 8 years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
An active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with substation design for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
BENEFITS:
E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.
WAGE DATA PER STATE REQUIREMENTS:
Salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
- Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.
TRAVEL:
25%
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY:
Yes
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.
SOLICITATION:
Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.
EEO STATEMENT:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.
Overview:
The Substation Design Engineer will join our Power Delivery team in support of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) infrastructure projects. Working under the direction of a Lead Substation Design Engineer, you will perform essential engineering activities for the design and construction of high-voltage electric substation facilities (4kV to 500kV). This role focuses on developing technical drawings and specifications while ensuring all designs conform to both PG&E utility standards and broader industry codes.
Responsibilities:
- Design Activities: Perform substation physical and/or Protection & Control (P&C) design activities, including the preparation of field notes, drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOM).
- Engineering Calculations: Conduct foundational calculations for substation auxiliary systems, including conduit and bus sizing, grounding grid analysis, and AC/DC load studies.
- Drawing Production: Utilize 2D/3D CAD software to create detailed construction drawings, such as general arrangements, one-line diagrams, and raceway layouts.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough self-checking of work products to ensure technical accuracy and neatness before submission to senior reviewers.
- Project Coordination: Coordinate project activities with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager, utilizing E2's internal systems to track progress.
- Field Engagement: Assist senior engineers during site visits to gather scope information and help resolve construction-phase Requests for Information (RFIs).
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET approved college or university.
4 - 8 years of experience working in substation design or similar with utility or consulting engineering firm.
Proficient using Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
An active Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with substation design for Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
BENEFITS:
E2 Consulting Engineers, LP offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.
WAGE DATA PER STATE REQUIREMENTS:
Salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000. The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
- Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.
TRAVEL:
25%
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY:
Yes
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.
SOLICITATION:
Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.
EEO STATEMENT:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Who's Hiring
- Kiewit25
- Burns & McDonnell12
- HDR9
- Quanta Services9
- Quanta Infrastructure Solutions8
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate43
- Consulting & Professional Services37
- Transportation & Logistics25
- Energy12
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
Mid Level Substation Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level substation engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led protection and control design, produced deliverables independently, or resolved technical issues in the field. Recruiters at this level want to see that you can carry a substation from design through commissioning without constant oversight. Tailor your resume to show scope of responsibility, not just task completion.
Which companies hire mid level substation engineers?
Companies hiring mid level substation engineers right now include Kiewit, Burns & McDonnell, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of electric utilities, large engineering and construction firms, and independent power producers managing capital upgrade programs.
Are there remote mid level substation engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this discipline involve regular site work. About 10% of mid level substation engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at engineering consultancies handling design-phase work. Fully remote roles exist but typically exclude commissioning and field coordination responsibilities.
How do I move up to a mid level substation engineer role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from taking on progressively larger design scopes, building fluency in protection coordination and relay settings, and delivering projects with less supervision each cycle. Engineers who document measurable outcomes, mentor newer colleagues, and develop vendor and utility relationships tend to make this transition faster than those focused only on technical output.
Which industries hire the most mid level substation engineers?
Mid Level substation engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Transportation & Logistics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Grid modernization programs, renewable interconnection projects, and aging infrastructure replacement are driving sustained hiring at this level across those sectors.