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E2 Consulting Engineers

Engineering consulting for critical infrastructure utilities

Substation Engineering Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 12/31/26
$180k - $220k
Expert
Bachelor's
Pasadena, CA, USA
In PersonLocal candidates only; travel up to 10% required.
Engineering ManagementEngineering Leadership

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in substation engineering and design, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
  • Strong knowledge of substation systems from 4 kV to 500 kV, protection and control, grounding, and physical design is required.
  • Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment is required.
  • Experience performing quality reviews of substation engineering drawing packages is required.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools is required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the substation engineering design team, including electrical protection and control and physical design engineers.
  • Monitor project schedules and budgets, ensuring department performance goals are met.
  • Manage resource allocation, staffing, recruiting, and performance evaluations.
  • Conduct design reviews and implement corrective actions for engineering documents, including design drawings and bills of materials.
  • Provide technical guidance to the engineering design team for substation projects.
  • Coordinate with project management, clients, utilities, subcontractors, and construction teams to align project goals and ensure technical accuracy.
  • Support business development by contributing to proposals, scope development, and client presentations.
  • Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to industry codes, including IEEE, NESC, and NEC.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.
  • Experience with Southern California utility clients and understanding of their engineering standards is preferred.
  • Familiarity with FERC/NERC requirements and other regulatory guidelines is preferred.
  • PMP certification or formal project management training is preferred.

About the company

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E2 Consulting Engineers

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E2 Consulting Engineers provides engineering and technical services to sustain and modernize critical infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems, transit, energy utilities, pipelines, and nuclear facility operations. Its work combines engineering analysis, design, inspection, construction support, and project management to plan and implement infrastructure projects across utilities and public agencies. The firm stands out through decades of cross-sector experience, national reach, and a strong project-management focus, now backed by Guardian Infrastructure Services in a strategic partnership with Energy Impact Partners. Its goal is to strengthen North America’s infrastructure backbone by helping utilities and public agencies reliably design, build, operate, and maintain essential assets.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 IEUA awarded E2 a $7 million project-controls contract.
  • July 2026 SFPUC awarded E2 a $5 million five-year professional-services contract.
  • Guardian plans organic growth plus acquisitions, expanding E2's utility platform.

What critics are saying

  • Guardian integration after June 2026 can disrupt delivery and client relationships.
  • Public-contract renewals at IEUA and SFPUC concentrate near-term revenue visibility.
  • If utility clients internalize engineering, E2 becomes a commoditized staffing vendor.

What makes E2 Consulting Engineers unique

  • Founded in 1988, E2 combines utility engineering, inspection, and program management.
  • June 2026 Guardian acquisition preserved Hersh Saluja and installed Greg Ricks.
  • E2 serves transmission, wildfire mitigation, pipeline safety, and substation modernization.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
Business Wire
Jun 4th, 2026
EIP-backed Guardian Infrastructure Services acquires E2 Consulting Engineers to expand utility services platform

Guardian Infrastructure Services, a utility-focused infrastructure platform backed by Energy Impact Partners, has acquired E2 Consulting Engineers, a leading provider of engineering and technical consulting services to electric and gas utilities across North America. Founded in 1988 by Hersh Saluja, E2 provides engineering, project management, inspection and field support services for critical utility infrastructure programmes including transmission reliability, wildfire mitigation, pipeline safety and grid investment initiatives. The acquisition significantly expands Guardian's engineering and technical services capabilities. The deal reflects EIP's strategy of building a scaled utility infrastructure services platform supporting grid modernisation, resiliency and energy transition programmes. Guardian plans to pursue growth through organic expansion and selective acquisitions adding complementary services. TD Cowen served as financial adviser to E2, whilst A&O Shearman and Nixon Peabody provided legal counsel.

E2
Nov 27th, 2024
E2 Announced #4257 in America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2024 on the Inc. 5000 List

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is proud to be honored as #4257 in America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2024 on the Inc. 5000 list.

E2
Jun 21st, 2024
EY Announces Hersh Saluja of E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. as an Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2024 Bay Area Award Winner

On Friday, June 14, 2024 Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that E2's CEO and founder, Hersh Saluja, was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2024 Bay Area Award winner.