Sr. Substation Physical Designer

Overview

Design and deliver physical layout packages for medium‑high voltage substations.

Key Responsibilities

• substation design
• site visits
• design oversight
• vendor integration
• quality review
• code compliance

Tasks

In this role, we are seeking a Senior Substation Designer to support the physical layout and design of medium to high voltage substation projects (15kV–500kV). You will be responsible for producing high-quality physical and electrical substation design packages and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project management, and construction. -Collaborate with electrical and civil engineers, protection & control teams, and project managers to meet project milestones. -Provide field support and perform site visits to verify design accuracy and resolve issues during construction. -Mentor and support junior designers and drafters. -Provide design oversight on multiple projects and manage design deliverables. -Create complete physical design packages for new substations and retrofit projects including:Substation general arrangements and equipment layoutsElevations and section viewsGrounding and lightning protection plansConduit, cable trench, and raceway plansFoundation layouts and steel structure detailingControl building layouts, cable tray, lighting, and groundingSubstation site plans and detailed bill of materials -Incorporate vendor equipment drawings and specifications into design packages. -Interpret one-line and three-line diagrams to develop complete physical drawings. -Support proposal efforts with design estimates, scopes of work, and schedule input. -Coordinate with engineers and drafters to ensure designs meet project requirements and industry standards. -Conduct quality checks and peer reviews of design work for accuracy and consistency. -Control building layouts, cable tray, lighting, and grounding -Apply applicable codes and standards (IEEE, NESC, NEC, client-specific guidelines) to all design work. -Attend project kickoff meetings, design reviews, and client interface discussions.

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• revit
• civil 3d
• associate degree
• 5+ years

What You Bring

This position is ideal for a highly skilled and proactive designer who enjoys both independent design work and team collaboration. You’ll take the lead on design efforts from concept through construction and play a key role in mentoring junior designers. While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. -Familiarity with power system calculations like grounding studies, conductor sizing, or voltage drop analysis is a plus. -5+ years of substation physical design experience (preferably in utility or EPC environments). -Familiarity with industry codes and standards including IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and client-specific requirements. -Understanding of substation equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, buswork, etc.). -Proficient in AutoCAD, with strong drafting and layout skills. -Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD Electrical, or Substation Design Suite (SDS). -Strong communication and organizational skills. -Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings including one-line diagrams and schematics. -Experience with Civil 3D, Inventor, or Revit for 3D modeling and visualization. -8–10+ years of substation physical design experience. -Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. -Experience supporting physical design for control buildings (indoor panel layout, AC/DC load centers, cable tray, etc.). -Foundation layouts and steel structure detailing -Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent work experience considered.

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Benefits

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace. -Grounding and lightning protection plans

About Haskell

-With a strong portfolio spanning over 8,000 projects globally, the company provides integrated services catering to both public and private sector needs. -The company operates across 16 complementary markets, ensuring a wide array of services for complex capital projects. -The company maintains a strong presence with more than 20 offices located across the United States, Latin America, and Asia. -The company's commitment to transparency and integrity fosters an unmatched customer experience, making it a trusted partner in the AEC industry.

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