Substation Physical Project Designer - Houston, TX

Substation Physical Project Designer

Work on high-voltage projects shaping real-world infrastructure. Collaborate with engineers and field teams to solve complex challenges.

The employer is a well-established, large organization in the Business Services sector. With a focus on engineering and manufacturing, they support a wide range of industries and are known for their commitment to quality and technical excellence.

Job Description

Prepare and review detailed substation drawings, including:

• General Arrangement
• Electrical Equipment Plans
• Section Views / Elevations
• Detailed Bill of Materials
• Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan
• Grounding Plan
• Conduit, Electrical Connection, and Grounding Details
• Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plans
• Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans, and Sections
• Conduct technical reviews of vendor design deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and consolidating project team comments.
• Lead field walkdowns, gather data at client facilities, and perform constructability assessments with clients and contractors.
• Apply and guide team members in using applicable codes, standards, and company processes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to designers, drafters, and project staff in design tools and best practices.
• Review and supervise the production of design deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance on calculations and develop cost-effective design approaches.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to obtain design inputs and ensure integrated design.
• Manage work plan execution within budget and schedule, delegating and monitoring technical work of assigned staff.
• Provide performance feedback and assist with personnel development for assigned team members.

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.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Substation Physical Project Designer should have:

• Associates Degree in Drafting, Computer-Aided Design, or equivalent technical experience.
• 15+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
• Strong ability to visualize equipment details, phase-to-ground and phase-to-phase clearances, and 3D spatial layouts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with design review tools and software such as Bentley Substation, Inventor SDS, and BlueBeam.
• Experience converting Lidar point cloud data to vector drawings is a plus.
• Knowledge of design principles, engineering science applications, and technical blueprint production.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $55 to $65 USD per hour.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a large organization in the Business Services industry.
• Engaging projects in the Engineering & Manufacturing department.
• Temporary role offering valuable experience in substation project design.

If you're ready to advance your career as a Substation Physical Project Designer in Houston, TX, apply today!