Substation Physical Designer - Coop/Muni/Data Center Projects
Summary
A growing engineering consulting firm specializing in power delivery infrastructure is seeking a Substation Designer to support the design and development of utility substation projects. This individual will work closely with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams to produce high-quality physical design packages for both new and existing substations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a designer who enjoys working on impactful power infrastructure projects while gaining exposure to a variety of utility clients and project types.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop physical substation design packages including:
- General arrangements
- Equipment layouts
- Plans and elevations
- Grounding layouts
- Conduit and cable routing plans
- Bills of material and installation details
- Translate engineering markups, one-line diagrams, and project requirements into coordinated design drawings.
- Prepare designs for both greenfield and brownfield substation projects.
- Coordinate with electrical, protection & control, civil, and structural engineering teams.
- Review and incorporate vendor drawings and equipment information into project deliverables.
- Support drawing revisions, record drawings, and construction updates.
- Ensure design packages meet quality, constructability, and client requirements.
- Assist with multiple projects while maintaining schedules and project priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent drafting/design experience.
- Experience supporting electrical substation design projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or other industry-standard design software.
- Ability to interpret one-line diagrams, engineering markups, and equipment drawings.
- Understanding of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding systems, and utility design practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with transmission, distribution, or utility substation projects.
- Experience supporting both greenfield and brownfield designs.
- Exposure to 3D modeling tools such as Autodesk Inventor or similar platforms.
- Familiarity with industry standards, utility specifications, and electrical design practices.
- Experience coordinating drawing packages across multiple engineering disciplines.
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?
- Work for a well-established engineering organization focused on power delivery infrastructure.
- Exposure to utility, transmission, distribution, and substation projects across multiple clients.
- Collaborative environment with direct access to engineering and project leadership.
- Opportunity for professional growth and increased project responsibility.
- Strong emphasis on quality, technical excellence, and employee development.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, bonus potential, and long-term career advancement opportunities.
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