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Substation Design Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Milpitas, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 52 - 62
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
AURIGA JOB POSTING
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Auriga Corporation was established in 1990 to provide high-quality design engineering and project management services for Electric Power Telecommunication and Information Technology systems. Aurigas clientele includes: investor-owned and municipal utilities rail and transit agencies federal state and local government agencies and international public and private sector organizations.
Auriga Corporation is looking for an experienced talented and self-motivated individual to join our team to help us provide our customers with innovative and cost-effective solutions and services. An ideal candidate will be excited to be part of a company that moves quickly on a constant flow of ideas is able to wear multiple hats as needed and has the drive to succeed.
Auriga Corporation currently has following vacancies in the Milpitas California Office:
Substation Design Engineer
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform and coordinate high-voltage substation design activities including physical layout protection and control systems grounding and conduit design.
- Develop and review engineering drawings such as single-line diagrams wiring schematics equipment layouts and bill of materials.
- Coordinate with clients project managers and other engineering disciplines to support the timely and accurate delivery of project deliverables.
- Participate in technical reviews and QA/QC of engineering drawings and documents.
- Develop designs in accordance with applicable codes and standards including IEEE NESC NEC and utility/client specifications.
- Prepare engineering reports cost estimates and technical studies.
- Perform design and engineering activities for high-voltage substation projects ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV coordinating with multidisciplinary project teams and senior engineering staff.
- Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and designers.
- Assist with business development and proposal efforts by providing technical input and supporting the development of design-hour estimates.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in substation design engineering.
- Current California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
- Strong working knowledge of substation equipment including transformers circuit breakers disconnect switches control panels and related equipment.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD MicroStation ETAP or similar.
- Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards including NESC NEC IEEE and ANSI.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience working with California electric utilities including PG&E SCE SDG&E or municipal utilities.
- Experience with substation automation and SCADA integration.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is preferred; California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is a plus.
Auriga Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auriga provides compensation and benefits commensurate with the qualifications and experience.
Compensation: $52.50 - $62.50 per hour
About Us
Auriga Corporation is a privately held company established in 1990 to provide high-quality Consulting Services. For over 30 years Auriga has successfully provided services in Project Management Electrical Engineering Fare and Payment Collection Information Technology Construction Management and Systems Engineering.
Auriga Corporation continues to provide Consulting Services to the Rail and Transit Systems Municipal Utilities United States Federal Government The State of California International Governments and International Public and Private Sector Organizations.
Auriga was established with the vision to be a Premier Provider of Consulting and Engineering Services in the US and across the world. Aurigas mission is to provide valuable and cost effective professional engineering services to our customers. Aurigas business model is based on the Four pillars Honesty Integrity Excellence and Commitment. The ultimate goal at Auriga is to Increase Customer Satisfaction Ensure Employee Satisfaction Promote a healthy work Environment and create value for the society at large.
Careers
Auriga Corporation is a privately held company that provides high-quality consulting services for Electric Power Telecommunications and Information Technology systems. We have been in successful operation for more than 20 years. We need talented individuals to join our team to help us to provide our customers with innovative products and services. An ideal candidate will be excited to be in a company that moves quickly on a constant flow of ideas be able to wear multiple hats as needed and have the drive to exceed expectations.
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