Senior Electrical Engineer - HV Substation

Company : Blackrock Resources Llc

Job Description - Senior Electrical Engineer - HV Substation

{"description": " Location: Gilroy, CA
Type: Contract + per diem and full benefits
Industry: HV Substations

Summary
This role will provide technical leadership across engineering, design review, construction, and commissioning phases, ensuring compliance with California utility requirements (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) and industry regulations.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in high-voltage systems (69kV-500kV+), substation design, protection and controls, and grid interconnection.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Electrical SME for new high voltage substation and transmission projects
Provide technical leadership on substation design, equipment selection, and system integration
Review and approve electrical design deliverables including one-line diagrams, schematics, and protection designs
Lead electrical scope for greenfield substation projects (69kV-500kV+)
Oversee design and integration of power transformers, circuit breakers (SF6, vacuum), and bus configurations
Ensure proper equipment ratings, insulation coordination, and system protection schemes
Coordinate with California utilities (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) on design reviews, approvals, and standards compliance
Support utility interconnection processes and resolve technical issues
Review protection and control philosophies, relay settings, and SCADA/communications systems
Support and review system studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and grounding
Provide construction-phase support including RFIs, field clarifications, and troubleshooting
Support commissioning activities and energization readiness

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license required (California preferred)
10-15+ years of experience in power or utility infrastructure
Extensive experience with high-voltage substations (69kV-500kV+)
Proven experience working with California utilities (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E)
Strong knowledge of substation design, protection systems, and grid interconnection
Experience supporting EPC or utility side projects

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree
Experience in owner's engineering or technical advisory roles
Background supporting renewable energy interconnections (solar, wind, BESS)
Familiarity with CAISO processes and requirements
Experience with substation commissioning and startup

**Visa sponsorship or visa transfer are not offered for this position

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