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Senior Electrical Engineer

Construction InnovationsSacramento, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 24 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for the engineering of complex, standard, and non-standard transmission and distribution substations. The Senior Electrical Engineer plays a crucial role in the development of cutting-edge electrical engineering solutions; they’re a technical leader and mentor who will serve as an advanced-level resource. The ideal candidate will work both independently and in a team environment, utilizing their experience in electrical design and construction of substation, transmission, and distribution projects, working with both utility and primary service customers.


Responsibilities

  • Ensure that electrical transmission, distribution, and renewable facilities are designed and engineered to meet customer requirements, industry standards, and safety requirements
  • Lead engineering and design activities for medium/high voltage substations, switchyards, distribution, and transmission systems projects
  • Provide direction, consultation, and support for internal and external customers on various projects
  • Develop single-line, three-line, schematic, wiring, general arrangement, communications, SCADA, and layout drawings for medium/high voltage systems and equipment
  • Prepare relay settings, coordination studies, load flow analysis, ground grid studies, arc flash reports, harmonics studies, MOPs, and any other required High Voltage Reports or Procedures
  • Prepare electrical equipment specifications and evaluate electrical equipment submittals per customer requirements and applicable standards
  • Develop project kit bill of materials
  • Mentor, train, and oversee the work of junior team members

Skills

Electrical Design
SCADA

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