Senior Substation Physical Designer

Senior Substation Physical Designer

Our client is a nationally recognized EPC firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence within power delivery and grid infrastructure. With decades of experience supporting utilities and large-scale infrastructure programs, they are known for their technical depth, collaborative culture, and commitment to modernizing the grid.

Due to continued growth, our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services Group is seeking an experienced Substation Physical Designer. As a Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design. Responsibilities will include the preparation of the following substation drawings:

• Substation General Arrangement
• Substation Electrical Equipment Plans
• Substation Section Views (Elevations)
• Substation Detailed Bill of Material
• Substation Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan
• Substation Grounding Plan
• Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details
• Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan
• Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables.
• Performing walkdowns at client facilities.
• Applying Client's standards related to the work.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of substation physical design experience.
• An Associate's Degree in Drafting, or a high school diploma and 2 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.

Valued Knowledge/Skills:

• An Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.

Competitive hourly rate between $40 and $60 per hour.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.

Opportunity to work with a major engineering & consulting organization in the utility sector.

Engage in challenging and impactful projects.

Collaborative and professional work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Senior Substation Physical Designer to contribute their expertise and grow professionally in Houston. If you meet the qualifications, apply today!