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Primary Purpose:

Responsible for designing and coordinating the more complex electric system additions and modifications for electric transmission and distribution substation facilities. Participates in the preparation and conducts training programs for design/engineering personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex electric system projects such as those involving emerging telecommunication, security, and/or system protection/automation technologies (as applicable).
• Participate with engineering staff groups in studies related to design, planning and construction of electric substation facilities.
• Develop and maintain standards related to the electrical or structural design of substations.
• This may include the development of electronic control and protection schemes.
• Review the electrical or structural designs prepared by designers and engineers, equipment manufacturers and consultants to ensure compliance with building codes, regulatory agency requirements and company standards and specifications.
• Confer with customers, contractors, consultants, manufacturers, architects, government representatives and intra-company departments regarding electric system additions or modifications.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to designers and engineers performing design work; participate and conduct training programs for design and engineering personnel.
• May act as a technical mentor to review the work of others.
• Meet with manufacturers and suppliers to evaluate and select equipment and construction materials for substation installations. Determine conductor ampacity on other related equipment.
• Support the preparation of budgets, cost analysis and estimates, construction work orders and schedules for assigned projects, monitor costs to control project expenditures.
• Coordinate others in the field investigation and preliminary studies for major projects to develop engineering and cost data, prepare the preliminary and final design drawing packages.
• Keep the section informed of electrical and structural codes, safety regulations, and regulatory agency requirements affecting the design of electric substation facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, electrical theory, use of computers, computer assisted drafting, and oral communication normally acquired through college level courses.
• 7 years experience related to the design of electric substation facilities and a thorough knowledge of construction methods and electronic control and protection schemes.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of substation design and construction activities.
• Requires ability to apply extensive technical expertise and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Requires the understanding of complex control and protection schemes or structural systems (as applicable) developed by engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Ingenuity is required in designing unusual or technical components of projects.
• Analytic ability is needed in the preparation of budgets, cost estimates and schedules; in evaluating and selecting equipment; and in reviewing and evaluating design work prepared by others.
• Exercises independent judgment in arriving at decisions concerning design projects.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SDG&E offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.