Substation Designer 2

Luzco Technologies • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Substation Designer develops detailed design drawings and supports electrical substation projects from initial design through construction. Working with engineers, other designers, and project teams, the role takes ownership of design assignments, addresses technical challenges, and contributes to projects that support community infrastructure. The designer supports physical, electrical, and protection and control design, prepares project deliverables, applies client and industry standards, and provides design support during construction, testing, and commissioning. The role includes site travel as needed, up to approximately 25%.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5–8 years of relevant drafting or design experience.
• Professional experience using AutoCAD.
• Experience developing detailed engineering or construction drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering markups, specifications, and design requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Previous substation design experience.
• Experience working on electric utility, transmission, or distribution projects.
• Knowledge of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with grounding, foundations, conduit, raceway, bus, or equipment layouts.
• Familiarity with MicroStation or Revit.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify engineering drawings and complete design packages for new and existing substations using AutoCAD.
• Support substation engineering projects across physical, electrical, and protection and control design.
• Prepare one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, general arrangements, plans and sections, grounding drawings, foundations, conduit and cable plans, equipment layouts, and construction details.
• Develop bills of material, conduit and cable schedules, equipment documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Translate engineering calculations, markups, specifications, and technical requirements into accurate design drawings.
• Support the design and modification of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, control houses, bus systems, and associated equipment.
• Develop grounding, conduit, raceway, cable, bus, equipment layout, and other substation design details as required.
• Apply client standards and applicable NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI requirements to assigned work.
• Perform field reviews and incorporate existing conditions and field markups into design packages and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines to identify and resolve drawing or design conflicts.
• Independently complete assigned drawings and design packages with limited supervision.
• Participate in quality control reviews and make necessary drawing revisions.
• Provide design support during construction, testing, and commissioning as needed.
• Travel to project sites as needed, up to approximately 25%.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Employee recognition platform.
• Flexible scheduling arranged with the supervisor.
• Support for continuing education and certifications.
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Weekly happy hours, team lunches, a stocked kitchen, dogs in the office, and a casual dress code.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree