Sr. Substation Physical Designer

Description

• Provide field support and perform site visits to verify design accuracy and resolve issues during construction.
• Interpret one-line and three-line diagrams to develop complete physical drawings.
• Incorporate vendor equipment drawings and specifications into design packages.
• Apply applicable codes and standards (IEEE, NESC, NEC, client-specific guidelines) to all design work.
• Collaborate with electrical and civil engineers, protection & control teams, and project managers to meet project milestones.
• Conduct quality checks and peer reviews of design work for accuracy and consistency.
• Create complete physical design packages for new substations and retrofit projects including:
• Mentor and support junior designers and drafters.
• Control building layouts, cable tray, lighting, and grounding
• 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.
• Attend project kickoff meetings, design reviews, and client interface discussions.
• Provide design oversight on multiple projects and manage design deliverables.

Requirements

• Proficient in AutoCAD, with strong drafting and layout skills.
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards including IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and client-specific requirements.
• Experience with Civil 3D, Inventor, or Revit for 3D modeling and visualization.
• Experience supporting physical design for control buildings (indoor panel layout, AC/DC load centers, cable tray, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• 8–10+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• Understanding of substation equipment (transformers, breakers, switches, buswork, etc.).
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD Electrical, or Substation Design Suite (SDS).
• 5+ years of substation physical design experience (preferably in utility or EPC environments).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings including one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Familiarity with power system calculations like grounding studies, conductor sizing, or voltage drop analysis is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Foundation layouts and steel structure detailing

Benefits

• Grounding and lightning protection plans

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance