In-Person Interview for Electrical Substation Design Engineer

Sacramento, CA, us February 25, 2026 Contract

Required Skills:

· Demonstrated experience in the preparation of complete design and construction packages for the installation and modification of high voltage substations.

· Experience with developing and assembling specifications for substation equipment and creating bill of materials.

· Ability to develop project plans to define scope, budget, schedule, resources, and evaluate technical bids for equipment utilized in the electric system.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team environment.

· Demonstrated specific skills should include design and layout of high voltage substations, protection and control schemes at substations and/or power generation facilities, SCADA, plan and profile drawings, one line, three line, elementary, schematic, and wiring drawing creation for high voltage substations.

· Demonstrated knowledge of industry specifications, industry design standards, and applicable codes for the design of high voltage substations such as IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, etc.

· The Contract Engineer(s) must have three plus years electrical power industry experience with demonstrated utility background or contractor experience.

· The Contract Engineer(s) must have the ability to communicate effectively in verbal or written form.

· The Contract Engineer(s) is required to have the necessary AutoCAD skills to develop cost effective substation design drawings.

· The Contract Engineer(s) will be expected to work at SMUD facilities and must be willing to work extended days when required, as some task/assignments may require expeditious handling to satisfy deadlines, etc.


Desired: California Professional Registration as an Electrical Engineer.

Desired Skills:

· Demonstrated ability to perform all scope of work identified independently with minimal guidance.

· Expertise in applicable codes for the design and construction of high voltage substations.

· Active participant in EPRI and IEEE substation working groups.

· Strong background and experience in substation facilities up to and including 230kV.

· Demonstrated knowledge in substation layout, design, protection and control methodologies.

· Demonstrated knowledge and experience to train SMUD personnel as needed.

Required: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

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