Senior Engineer

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CAD GTT, LLC

•3.8 Pomona, CA Job Details Contract $34.38

•$37.71 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Substation design Electrical drafting for utility infrastructure projects Design engineering Construction drawings Full Job Description Senior Engineer

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AutoCAD Location:

Pomona, CA Onsite Flexibility:

Hybrid Onsite Wednesdays and Thursdays (Pomona Innovation Center)

Contract Details Position Type:

Contract Contract Duration:

18 months

Pay Rate:

$34.38 $37.71 / Hour (USD)

Travel Requirements:

Candidates will be expected to visit substations and participate in field job walks. Frequency varies based on project workload typically once or twice per month, and may increase based on project assignments and field support needs.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary This role is part of the Substation Projects group within a major investor-owned electric utility serving approximately 15 million people across a 50,000 square-mile service territory in Central, Coastal, and Southern California. The organization is one of the largest electric utilities in the United States and is actively leading California's transformation to a net-zero economy, investing in grid modernization, energy storage, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources. The Senior Engineer AutoCAD will manage in-house design projects and prime engineering contractors while providing technical engineering and design support, ensuring consistency, high quality of design, on-time delivery, and cost control. This position is assigned to the Desert / San Jacinto Region and is hybrid with required onsite attendance every Wednesday and Thursday at the Pomona Innovation Center. Candidates should be local to the region they are supporting; managers do not want out-of-state candidates unless relocation is completed and aligns with onboarding timelines. Key Responsibilities Develop preliminary scope of work; schedule and conduct pre-engineering job walk meetings with stakeholders (Construction, Maintenance, Operations, IT, Telecomm, Field Engineering, Test, etc.) Create, approve, and publish pre-engineering job walk meeting minutes and design specification documents Order major equipment promptly to meet material want dates Manage various in-house design projects by providing technical engineering and design support to the design team as well as providing training and directions Manage the prime engineering contractor and work with the contractor to ensure consistency and high quality of design, delivery milestone dates, and cost Review, evaluate, and approve engineering contractor design cost proposals on direct award and/or competitive bidding projects Participate in the mentoring and training of new engineers as required to help develop the technical expertise of the Substation Projects group Review and approve Purchase Order Requests, change orders, and service sheets through the Ariba system Provide technical support to field personnel and other internal/external stakeholders and project-related team members as required Provide engineering support for ongoing operational needs to support service reliability and meet other related compliance requirements, such as emergent projects and/or stakeholders' requests and emergencies, as well as North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance and reporting Create and maintain a safety-conscious work environment by leading and influencing others to follow Edison safety protocols and safe work practices Working knowledge of AutoCAD , Bluebeam, Design Manager, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Required Skills Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific/Technical/Math field Two (2) or more years of experience in substation engineering and design General knowledge and experience with guides, standards, codes, and methods to perform complex assignments Highly organized, with experience conducting field meetings discussing scope of work and excellent note-taking AutoCAD design experience in developing and updating AutoCAD drawings Highly organized, with excellent communication skills verbal/written, experience conducting field meetings discussing scope of work, and excellent note-taking skills Preferred Skills Five (5) years or more of engineering experience General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform complex assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in the State of California Power Utility Substation 4KV through 500KV Experience with 3D design/modeling tools (team can provide training) Background in electrical design, conduit design, grounding design, one-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, or general power engineering concepts Experience in related industries such as Oil & Gas, Facilities, Industrial Electrical Design, or other electrical engineering environments Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific/Technical/Math field (required) Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a Power Engineering focus is the preferred educational background due to the technical nature of the work Required Experience Two (2) or more years of experience in substation engineering and design Substation engineering experience is the strong preference and will typically be prioritized; however, candidates with strong electrical design experience and no direct substation background may be considered and trained on substation design work Candidates without direct utility/substation backgrounds may still be viable if they have experience with electrical design, conduit design, grounding design, one-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, or general power engineering concepts Nice-to-Have Experience Five (5) years or more of applicable engineering experience Project management experience Work Environment / Physical Requirements Position is hybrid with required onsite attendance every Wednesday and Thursday at the Pomona Innovation Center in Pomona, CA Candidates should be local to the Desert / San Jacinto Region they are supporting Managers do not want out-of-state candidates unless relocation is completed and aligns with onboarding timelines Successful candidates will be expected to visit substations and participate in field job walks typically once or twice per month, may increase based on project workload Important Notes Interview process: Initial virtual interview, followed by a final in-person interview/site visit. Managers strongly prefer to meet local candidates in person before making a final decision. This position services the Desert / San Jacinto Region (JP3893). Candidates should be submitted according to the appropriate geographic region. Managers are looking to review resumes quickly; submit qualified candidates as soon as possible. Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans 401k Retirement Fund About the Client This client is a major investor-owned electric utility that has been delivering power across Central, Coastal, and Southern California for nearly 140 years, serving approximately 15 million people across a 50,000 square-mile service territory making it one of the largest electric utilities in the United States. The organization is actively leading California's transition to a net-zero economy through substantial investments in grid modernization, energy storage, transportation electrification, and distributed energy resources, employing engineers, project managers, data scientists, and operations professionals who are building the energy infrastructure of the next half-century. With an average employee tenure of approximately 20 years and a strong culture of safety, mentorship, professional development, and diversity and inclusion, this is a long-term career destination for professionals committed to consequential, mission-driven work. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number:

26-13701

Industry:

Engineering #LI-Hybrid #gttic