What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Engineer position at Mangan Inc.?
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Power engineer to join our growing Power division in Long Beach, CA. This role will support the planning, design, and delivery of high-voltage (HV) air-insulated substations (AIS) and transmission line (T-Line) projects ranging from 69 kV to 500 kV.
This role performs detailed electrical engineering, calculations, physical/structural coordination, protection & controls design support, and prepares engineering deliverables through the full project lifecycle—conceptual design, 30/60/90% design, IFA/IFC packages, procurement, and construction support. The engineer works in a multi-discipline environment (civil, structural, SCADA, protection, relay settings, and project management) and ensures designs comply with NESC, IEEE, NFPA 850, NEC, NERC/WECC, and utility-specific standards. Responsibilities include preparing equipment specifications, reviewing vendor drawings, grounding studies, conductor sizing, clearance checks, PLS-CADD/PLS-Pole coordination, and supporting field engineers during energization, FAT/SAT, and commissioning.
Qualifications & Requirements
• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering (Power emphasis preferred).
• EIT required; PE licensure or ability to obtain within 6–12 months strongly preferred.
• 8-15 years of experience in substation or transmission line engineering
• Experience preparing 30%/60%/90% design packages, IFC drawings, and construction support RFI responses.
• Experience reviewing vendor submittals (breakers, transformers, CVTs/PTs/CTs, bus supports, arresters, insulators).
• Experience coordinating with civil and structural teams on foundations, steel, cable trenching, grading, and access roads.
• Experience participating in FAT, SAT, commissioning, energization support, and field issue resolution.
Software Proficiency
• AutoCAD / MicroStation
• PLS-CADD / PLS-Pole
• ETAP / ASPEN / SKM (for grounding/short circuit)
• Microsoft Excel (advanced), Word, PowerPoint
Soft Skills & Project Execution
• Strong understanding of engineering workflow, QA/QC processes, and change-management.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize multiple deliverables.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with clients, EPC contractors, manufacturers, and internal engineering disciplines.
• Ability to prepare calculation packages, basis-of-design documents, and technical reports.
• Able to work independently while mentoring junior engineers or designers.
Salary : $140,000 - $160,000