Substation Designer
Overview
We are seeking a Substation Designer with at least 2 years of experience supporting substation physical design projects for utility, renewable energy, industrial, or consulting clients. This individual will work alongside senior engineers and designers to develop detailed substation design packages for greenfield and brownfield projects ranging from distribution voltage levels up through EHV substations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare substation physical design drawings including:
- General arrangements
- Electrical equipment plans
- Section and elevation views
- Grounding plans
- Conduit and trench layouts
- Control building layouts
- Develop and maintain design packages using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software.
- Assist with site development, equipment layouts, and constructability reviews.
- Coordinate with protection & control, civil/structural, and transmission line engineering teams.
- Support material take-offs, bill of materials development, and equipment integration.
- Review project specifications, standards, and utility requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and provide support during construction and commissioning activities.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related field.
- 2+ years of substation design experience.
- Experience with utility or consulting engineering projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Understanding of substation layouts, electrical equipment, grounding systems, and design standards.
- Knowledge of voltage classes ranging from distribution through transmission substations is preferred.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting projects for investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or EPC firms.
- Familiarity with PLS-CADD, Autodesk Vault, ProjectWise, or similar document management systems.
- Exposure to NESC, IEEE, and utility design standards.
- EIT certification is a plus but not required.
What You'll Gain
- Fully remote flexibility.
- Exposure to a wide variety of utility and renewable energy projects.
- Clear path for technical and professional advancement.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced substation engineers and project managers.
- Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits package.
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