Substation Physical Designer

Substation Designer

We are seeking an experienced Substation Designer to join our client's Engineering Distribution team. In this role you'll create 2D/3D design drawings, models, and material specifications for electrical substations while supporting standardization, safety, and quality across projects.

Responsibilities:

• Produce 2D drawings & 3D models for substation physical design (foundations, grounding, conduit, bus design, layouts, switchgear, etc.)
• Develop material lists, specifications, and design packages
• Use AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A)
• Coordinate with engineers, construction, field services, project management, and maintenance teams
• Communicate with vendors, manufacturers, and internal committees to resolve equipment/material issues
• Transmit drawing packages using internal engineering systems
• Attend site visits (pre-construction, during construction, post-construction)

Qualifications:

Education (one of the following):

• Bachelor's in Engineering or Engineering Technology
• Associate degree + 5 years related experience
• High school diploma + 8 years related experience

Preferred Experience:

• Electrical substation equipment knowledge
• Transmission/Distribution substation operations experience
• Understanding of utility grid operations & basic power system theory
• Familiarity with NESC, NEC, and OSHA safety practices
• Ability to create substation physical drawings from single-line/three-line diagrams
• 2D/3D modeling experience (AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, SDS Inventor, P4A)
• Experience with document management, estimating systems, and Primavera P6
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (required)