Substation Project Engineer

Insight Global is partnering with a large local utility as they grow their Electric Engineering organization to support the surge in electricity demand, driven by AI-focused data centers, rapid electric vehicle (EV) adoption, and massive grid modernization efforts.

We are looking for a Substation Project Engineer to be a part of the Substation Engineering department. This department is responsible for ensuring all manners of electric engineering—including electric standards and process safety, electric design engineering, instrumentation testing and controls, undergrounding, electric regulatory compliance and electric investment planning—are in place to safely enable a strategic and stable workplan for our Electric Operations partners. Our organization is accountable for program planning, financial budgeting, and project execution and delivery of all electric engineering projects.

Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
Presents findings to internal organizations, contractors and outside vendors.
Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.
Assists in root cause analysis.
Develops, evaluates, and recommends alternative project proposals.
Conducts walkdowns and design review meetings.
Participates in the development of effective restoration plans.
Prepares written technical documents such as design criteria, specifications, and reports.
Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants.
Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.
Interprets and applies applicable codes and regulations.
Provides guidance to design and contractor team members, and reviews design and technical documents.
Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and develops conceptual designs.
Approves reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings for projects.
In emergencies, promptly responds to facility failures.
Represents PG&E to government bodies as required for assigned projects.
Responds, in emergencies, to facility failures.
Reviews consultant contracts for technical compliance.
Solicits, prepares, and evaluates contracts and proposals from engineering consultants.
Resolves problems of moderate scope, typically requiring standard solutions.
Assignments typically require standard solutions.
Under general direction, independently plans work to meet assigned objectives; progress is reviewed periodically for technical accuracy and adequacy in process and upon completion.
External contacts are primarily coordinating with contractors and vendors. Internal contacts are with clients and project team members.
May guide the work of less experienced team members.
Exchanges information with others outside the team.
May partner to solve problems or explore alternative solutions.
Capable of coordinating with project team and has basic understanding of the roles and responsibilities of project managers.
Able to work with limited supervision and guidance to meet project commitments.
Able to work with internal and external customers and suppliers.
Able to understand and implement the technical requirements of interfacing engineering disciplines.
Demonstrates informed judgment when making decisions and recommendations.
Uses judgment in applying engineering principles and techniques to determine cost effective and practical solutions.
Ability to manage and complete several projects concurrently, depending on scope and complexity.
Interprets applicable codes, industry standards and regulations and educates others.
Can provide thorough analysis of issues and justification of recommendations.
Takes ownership of problems and their solutions.

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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited curriculum in the US or the equivalent from outside the US

3 years of cumulative experience in power system engineering and design

This position is hybrid, expectation to be onsite at your office work location 2x/week. The work locations are either Oakland, West Sacramento or Fresno, CA.

Experience in substation engineering and design

California PE license

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.