Physical Designer II

ANS•La Paz, CA

15d•$2,500 - $3,000

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Physical Designer with at least 3 years of experience in physical design and documentation of substations and related infrastructure. This role involves supporting the layout, development, and integration of high-voltage equipment within substations, ensuring compliance with spacing requirements, safety standards, and client specifications.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years in substation physical design or similar high-voltage infrastructure projects.
Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Languages: Spanish, Advanced English.
CAD/BIM Software: Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D, AutoCAD Electrical, and Revit is desirable.
High attention to detail and strong commitment to technical quality.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and collaborative workflows.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet technical deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication, with a technical and professional tone.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure to meet tight project deadlines without compromising technical accuracy or quality.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with substation equipment, grounding systems, and physical layout best practices is highly desirable.
Experience with Bentley Open Utility Substation, MicroStation, SolidWorks and Inventor.
Familiarity with ETAP for reviewing or supporting electrical studies (short-circuit, load flow, protection coordination).
Knowledge of WinIGS or CYMGRD for grounding grid design or validation.
Familiarity with protective relays and AC/DC control schemes to support coordination with protection engineers.
Experience with solar PV utility-scale projects, inverter integration, and MV collector system layout is highly desirable.
Previous participation in EPC or interconnection projects involving renewables or transmission infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Create and modify 2D and 3D physical layout drawings for substations using CAD and BIM software, ensuring adherence to client-specific and regulatory standards.
Prepare, review, and adjust equipment arrangement drawings, grounding plans, and general layout documents using tools such as AutoCAD, Bentley Open Utility Substation, and other industry-standard applications.
Perform technical analysis related to equipment spacing, clearances, and mechanical integration in line with project and code requirements.
Produce and revise physical layout drawings, general arrangements, conduit routing plans, cable trench plans, grounding plans, and equipment installation details.
Ensure compliance with American technical standards and codes (e.g., IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NFPA 70 (NEC), NEMA, OSHA) across all design deliverables.
Communicate directly with engineering leads and project managers to define and interpret project scopes and execute detailed instructions.
Learn, manage, and implement specialized software related to substation physical design and electromechanical systems.
Contribute to the development of physical and grounding layouts for substations, including integration with PV and BESS systems where applicable.
Support the preparation of technical studies and layout optimizations based on project-specific needs.
Coordinate and supervise engineering tasks within multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment across civil, structural, and electrical disciplines.
Ensure adherence to quality requirements and collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance team to maintain project standards