Job Description

Overview

K&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Substation Design Manager to join our team in San Francisco, California . In this role, you will work on exciting and challenging projects that impact the energy and utility sectors and be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise and contributions are valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultants\' work, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy against approved.
• Provide detailed technical scope and cost estimate documentation for use by internal and external design resources.
• Perform engineering calculations and studies to support project scope.
• Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical problems, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations.
• Participate in project estimating and economic analysis.
• Coordinate with design consultants and interface with internal design staff.
• Review drawings associated with projects, including manufacturers\' equipment.
• Perform conceptual and detailed high voltage and medium voltage substation design (physical/electrical), including basic layout, electrical arrangement, one line, three-line drawings, plan-section, grounding, AC and DC system drawings.
• Create substation construction drawing packages, develop bill of materials, and procure minor materials.
• General arrangement/physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevations & sections (including transformers, bus work, etc.)
• Equipment cable trays, cable design, conduit fill calculations
• Rigid bus calculations
• Produce drawings in specified formats with elementary diagrams, relay one-line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layout diagrams, and circuit schedules; include materials such as relays, communication and monitoring systems, panel meters, control house panels, cables and wiring materials.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting safety improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, conduct safety inspections, and identify hazards to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program.
• Eight (8) years of professional experience in substation design and engineering for electrical utilities.
• Familiarity with grounding studies and/or lightning protection is a plus.
• Experience with Greenfields and Brownfields.
• General knowledge and application of IEEE Standards as they pertain to substations.
• Experience with power analysis software (e.g., SKM, Etap, EasyPower).
• Past project experience working with large utilities.
• Proven experience in Substation Design, including general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevations and sections, cable trays, cable design, conduit fill calculations, rigid bus calculations, grounding and conduit layouts, control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Projects, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to work remotely from Northern California, with travels to Pleasanton, Bay Area and Fresno.

Pay Range

Pay Range $135,000$165,000/annually

Why Join K&A?

• People-First Culture: We place people at the center of everything we do, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.
• Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for clients and employees.
• Recognition & Growth: Aiming for excellence with opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing company.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Note

The disclosed salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on geographic location, experience, and other factors.

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