Substation & Transmission Line Design Engineers

Job Title- Substation & Transmission Line Design Engineers

Location- Sacramento, California

Job Type- Contract (No H1B VISA)

Job Description

Insight Global partners with a large local utility company and looking for Substation & Transmission Line Project Engineers to resolves moderately complex problems using standard solutions. Independently plans work under general direction to meet objectives as well as support design work and be responsible for converting conceptual ideas into practical, functional designs that meet technical, safety, and regulatory standards. This position leads the engineering and design of complex projects, applying independent judgment and working with minimal supervision. The engineer collaborates with project managers, construction teams, and other stakeholders to assess project needs and deliver effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise and performs engineering analyses, studies, and conceptual designs.
• Prepares and presents findings to internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Conducts site walkdowns and design review meetings.
• Develops technical documents, including design criteria, specifications, and reports.
• Evaluates and recommends alternative project proposals.
• Prepares and reviews contracts and proposals from engineering consultants for technical compliance.
• Interprets and applies relevant codes, standards, and regulations.
• Assists in root cause analysis and develops restoration plans.
• Approves reports, new drawings, and revisions to existing drawings.
• Responds promptly to facility failures during emergencies.
• Represents the company in interactions with government agencies as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited U.S. program or equivalent international program.
• Minimum of 5 years of cumulative engineering and design experience.
• 3+ yrs experience specifically within Electric Transmission Design (reconductoring, build jobs, etc. & overhead experience) or Substation Design work
• Hands on experience with PLS-CADD
• Must be able to take projects from design phase through implantation and build out phase
• 5+ years of work experience with Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of work experience with Electrical Design