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Substation Designer

K&A Engineering Consulting, Pleasanton, CA, United States


K&A Engineering Consulting – is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled

Substation Designer

to join our team at K&A Engineering in

Pleasanton, CA.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Role Expectations

Prepare physical layout drawings for substations and produce electrical plans and sections as well as grounding and conduit drawings.

Prepare bills of materials and review drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities will include the preparation of the following substation drawings:

Substation General Arrangement

Substation AIS design

Substation Electrical Equipment Plans

Substation Section Views (Elevations)

Substation Detailed Bill of Material

Substation Grounding Plan

Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details

Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan

Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section

What We’re Looking For

Experience 5+ years in utility substation design

A 2 year associate’s degree in engineering technology or drafting is preferred

Proficient with AutoCAD, P4A modeling and MicroStation.

Strong knowledge with Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, and Excel

Pay Range $70,000-115,000/year Competitive compensation and benefits provided.

Why Join K&A? People-First Culture:

We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning:

We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment:

We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth:

We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast‑growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account

401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)

Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance

Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Check out our career page for more information!

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

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