Substation Designer

Substation Designer

A growing utilities organization in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Substation Designer to support the design and development of transmission and distribution substation projects. This role will work closely with engineers and project managers to produce detailed design drawings, layouts, and construction packages for high-voltage substations. This position supports new substation construction, expansions, and upgrades across the utility grid.

Develop substation physical design drawings including plan views, elevations, grounding plans, and equipment layouts. Produce detailed construction drawings and design packages for utility substation projects. Support design efforts for distribution and transmission voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 230 kV. Assist with the layout and design of 69 kV, 115 kV, 138 kV, and 230 kV substations. Create drawings for switchyards, bus configurations, and equipment placement. Develop foundation layouts, conduit plans, and grounding systems. Coordinate with engineers, protection & controls teams, and project managers to ensure design accuracy. Review and incorporate utility standards and specifications into project designs. Support updates to existing substations including equipment replacements, expansions, and modernization projects.

Typical projects include greenfield substation design, substation expansions and upgrades, transformer installations and replacements, breaker replacements and relay upgrades, switchyard and bus modifications, and protection & control upgrades.

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.

A successful Substation Designer should have:

• 3-8+ years of experience in substation design or utility infrastructure design
• Experience supporting transmission and distribution substation projects
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation
• Strong understanding of substation layouts, grounding systems, and equipment placement
• Experience with utility design standards and construction drawings
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred

Competitive hourly rate between $70 and $80 USD. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Opportunity to work on exciting projects in the energy and natural resources sector. Collaborative work environment with supportive team members.

If you are a skilled Substation Designer looking for a temporary opportunity in Charlotte, NC we encourage you to apply today!