Substation Physical Project Designer

Substation Physical Project Designer

Lead high-voltage substation projects and shape critical designs. Mentor teams and advance your expertise in cutting-edge infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Substation Physical Project Designer to join a dynamic project team involved in high and extra high voltage substation design located in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience preparing and reviewing substation drawings, collaborating with engineers and other designers, and ensuring designs meet industry codes, standards, and constructability requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 salary ranging from $110,000 to $120,000 annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the Business Services industry.
• A supportive work environment that values innovation and excellence.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Substation Physical Project Designer in Chicago, IL, apply today!