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K&A Engineering Consulting

Substation Design Manager

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K&A Engineering Consulting
Engineering consulting firm offering innovative solutions in various sectors including energy and infrastructure.
Management of consultants and technical aspects in Substation Design for an Engineering Consulting firm, with focus on precision-driven solutions
19d ago
$165,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
250 Employees
Service Specialisms
Licensing and Permitting Services
Power Generation Services
Technology Solutions
Field Services (Construction Management & Testing & Commissioning)
Transmission Engineering Services
Substation Engineering Services
Distribution Engineering Services
DER Interconnection Studies
Sector Specialisms
Electric Power Generation
Substation
Transmission
Distribution
Energy Efficiency
Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Utility
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
project estimation
safety culture
drawing review
substation design
compliance safety
engineering calculations
  • Participate in project estimating and economic analysis.
  • Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging open communication, reporting unsafe conditions, and suggesting improvements to safety practices.
  • Review drawings associated with projects, including manufacturers' equipment.
  • Substation Design includes the creation of substation construction drawing packages, developing bill of materials and the procurement of minor materials.
  • 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.
  • Prepare comprehensive written and oral reports of technical problems, investigative findings, and engineering recommendations.
  • Provide detailed technical scope and cost estimate documentation for use by both internal and external design resources.
  • Manage consultants' work, ensuring compliance and technical adequacy against approved.
  • Perform engineering calculations and studies to support project scope.
  • 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)
  • Coordinate with design consultants and interface with internal design staff.
What you bring
substation design
bs electrical engineering
microsoft projects
utilities experience
power analysis
grounding studies
  • Experience with Greenfields and Brownfields
  • Can work remotely from Northern California, with travels to Pleasanton, Bay Area and Fresno.
  • 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
  • Past project experience working with large utilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Projects, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Familiarity with grounding studies and/or lightning protection is a plus
  • Experience and or knowledge with power analysis software is ideal (i.e. SKM, Etap, EasyPower, etc.)
  • General knowledge and application of IEEE Standards as they pertain to substations
  • 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).
  • A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • Rigid bus calculations
  • Eight (8) years of professional experience within substation design and engineering for electrical utilities
Benefits
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
  • FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
  • 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
  • diligent safety compliance enforcement, open communication for unsafe conditions, and potential hazard mitigation
Company
Overview
  • Provides innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors.
  • Delivers customized, practical solutions in energy, infrastructure, utilities, and transportation.
  • Works on projects such as large-scale energy infrastructure, transportation systems, and water resource management.
  • Specializes in complex designs and high-efficiency engineering services.
  • Known for addressing current engineering challenges and forecasting future needs and trends.
Culture + Values
5 days
Workweek Standard
The company maintains a standard 5-day workweek to support work-life balance.
4 times
Monthly Connections
Fosters community through ‘Coffee Connections’ initiatives held 4 times a month.
  • Big Firm Abilities, Small Firm Agility
  • Delivering excellence through consistent quality and teamwork
  • Safety as a core value—‘safety is number one priority’ with OSHA certifications, defensive driving, and hazard communication training
  • Employee-first organization valuing knowledge, learning, connection, collaboration
  • Promotes a culture of 'can do attitude' and 'say‑do' ratio with project deadlines and quality
  • Rewards and Recognition through regular programs, awards, and bonuses
  • Supports work–life balance via generous PTO
  • K&A Cares – employee-driven community service, e.g., solar panel donations, food packaging, trail cleanups
  • Continuous learning and development via company-sponsored tuition reimbursement, industry workshops, conferences
Environment + Sustainability
>25M annual revenue growth
Renewable Energy Contracts
Secured major contracts such as USAID SURE II and CMP interconnection support, contributing to significant revenue growth in 2020.
  • Designed energy engineering solutions to enhance quality of life, with a growing focus on clean and alternative energy projects.
  • Engineered and donated solar panels to power a rural Nepal health and birthing center.
  • Embedded safety, health, environment & quality (SHEQ) into core operations.
  • No stated net-zero target publicly available.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • Nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
  • Commits to zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or racism toward any employee, client, or the public
  • Actively seeks diverse talent via immigration-friendly hiring processes
  • In benefits: publicly states 'will remain committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture'
  • No publicly available gender-related demographic statistics
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