Substation Site Civil Engineer - Full Time - Sacramento , CA - Onsite

Substation Site Civil Engineer - Full Time - Sacramento , CA - Onsite

Substation Site Civil Engineer

, San Ramon, California,

Job Summary:

The Substation Site Engineer works within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable

design of site, drainage, and access for Substation facilities. This engineer is accountable for

developing substation site related drawings in accordance with customer scope of work and standards,

industry standards and best practices, and local zoning development codes ensuring minimal cost,

durability, and constructability of site. This engineer will provide leadership, mentorship,

and guidance to less experienced engineers within the department. This engineer will be responsible

for all phases of designing sites for electrical transmission, switching, and distribution substations for

the electric utility industry. Tasks may include permitting and supporting construction and establishing

substation material and construction standards.

Work Experience

Who You Are:

Bachelor s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university.

4+ years of experience engineering/designing site facilities preferably within the Utilities or

Energy industry.

Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D software to develop site designs and produce

2D drawings.

EIT certification preferred but not required

FE Certified / California PE Certification is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver accurate civil site engineering designs for electrical substation facilities that meet

industry and client standards and applicable codes.

Perform quality reviews of civil engineering work for both peers/sub-contractors on assigned

projects.

May act as lead engineer and/or engineer of record (with PE) for projects.

Design substation sites to include site plans, storm water management, grading and

drainage, retention / detention ponds, access roads, permits, and other site related functions.

Prepare bid and construction drawing packages.

Review incoming submittals for alignment with design and constructability of methods.

May manage the development of project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, etc.

Assist project team during construction on site development issues / Travel to client site as

needed.

Substation Design: Perform duties associated with all phases of substation design work,

including (but not limited to): station sighting, site preparation, physical and electrical

facilities, electrical design, structural design, foundation design, and permitting, for station

voltages up to 500kV.

Project Management: Perform team project management duties and participate on project

teams where the team is responsible for project scheduling, cost management, and

coordination of all aspects of the project.

Standards and Specifications: Prepare and maintain substation material, design and

construction specifications and standards, incorporating expertise to address unique local

environmental requirements.

Permitting: Ensure permitting requirements are met for projects.

Communications: Maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels and

departments. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective

understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to

all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner.

Technical Support: Provide technical support to other employees and contractors to insure

complete and efficient development and construction of substation Sites.

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Dice Id:

91166792

Position Id:

36953