Substation Designer
About The Position
We are seeking an in office Substation Designer to support the design and development of electric utility substation projects. This role works closely with engineers, CAD Technicians, and project teams to develop safe, reliable, and constructible substation layouts and design packages. The ideal candidate has strong technical design experience and knowledge of utility electrical systems. The Substation Designer will develop physical substation layouts and ensure equipment arrangements, electrical clearances, and physical spacings comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and client requirements. This position requires a strong combination of technical design knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in drafting, design technology, engineering technology, CAD, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience in utility, substation, transmission & distribution, industrial electrical, or similar infrastructure design.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Substation design experience strongly preferred.
- Utility substation design (12.47 kV - 230 kV).
- Knowledge of electrical clearances, equipment spacing, grounding, conduit & cable design, lightning protection, lighting, electrical schematics, AC and DC services, substation batteries, and related substation elements.
- Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and NEC standards.
- Experience with multidisciplinary coordination.
Responsibilities
- Develop physical layouts and detailed designs for new substations, expansions, upgrades, and equipment replacement projects.
- Create and maintain accurate 2D CAD drawings, models, plans, elevations, sections, and design details with assistance from the CAD Department.
- Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards, client specifications, safety requirements, and established engineering practices.
- Coordinate with electrical, civil, and structural engineering teams to develop integrated, constructible designs.
- Review equipment and vendor drawings to incorporate dimensions, connection requirements, and other critical project information.
- Evaluate equipment arrangements, electrical clearances, accessibility, maintenance requirements, and future expansion needs.
- Identify and help resolve design conflicts, clearance concerns, and constructability issues throughout the design process.
- Prepare design documentation, equipment schedules, and supporting project information using Microsoft Office tools.
- Participate in design reviews, quality control efforts, and project coordination meetings to ensure project accuracy and consistency.
- Support projects through all phases of design, from initial concept development through construction-ready deliverables.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Eight paid holidays
- Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options
- 401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing
- Discretionary bonuses
- Paid Bonding Leave
- Vision
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental life insurance available
- Short-term disability available
- FSA and HSA options
- Education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
