Substation Design Manager

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, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled

Substation Design Manager

to join our team at K&A Engineering in

San Francisco, California.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations

- Manage consultants' work, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy against approved.

- Provide detailed technical scope and cost estimate documentation for use by both 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 Physical/Electrical design for substations (including basic layout, electrical arrangement, one line, three-line drawings, plan-section, grounding, AC and DC system drawings)

- Substation Design includes the creation of substation construction drawing packages, developing bill of materials and the procurement of minor materials.

- General arrangement/ physical and electrical layout, electrical equipment plans, elevation & section views (including transformers, bus work, etc.)

- Equipment cable trays, cable design, conduit fill calculations

- Rigid bus calculations

- Drawings in specified formats shall include elementary diagrams, relay one-line diagrams, connection diagrams, panel layout diagrams, and circuit schedules. Materials shall include relays, communication and monitoring systems, panel meters, control house panels, cables and associated wiring materials).

- Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting improvements to safety practices.

- Diligently ensure compliance with safety regulations, conducting safety inspections, and identifying potential hazards to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment for all personnel.

What We’re Looking For

- A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

- Prior PG&E Estimating Experience

- Eight (8) years of professional experience within 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 and or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal (i.e. SKM, Etap, EasyPower, etc.)

- Past project experience working with large utilities.

- Proven experience in Substation Design should include: general arrangement, electrical equipment, plans, elevation and section views, Equipment cable trays, cable design, conduit fill calcs, rigid bus calcs, grounding and conduit layouts, control schematics, wiring diagrams

- Proficient in Microsoft Projects, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

- Can work remotely from Northern California, with travels to Pleasanton, Bay Area and Fresno.

Pay Range $135,000—$165,000/annually

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture:

We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning:

We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment:

We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth:

We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast-growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account

- 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)

Check out our career page for more information!

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.