Senior Drafter - Electrical Substation Design Location: Forest park, Ga Duration: 3 Years Client: Southern Company Services Job Summary Southern Company Services is seeking an experienced Senior ...
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Senior Drafter - Electrical Substation Design Location: Forest park, Ga Duration: 3 Years Client: Southern Company Services Job Summary Southern Company Services is seeking an experienced Senior ...
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Senior Drafter - Electrical Substation Design Location: Forest park, Ga Duration: 3 Years Client: Southern Company Services Job Summary Southern Company Services is seeking an experienced Senior ...
Duluth, GA ยท On-site
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PTO
Perform professional structural engineering work supporting electrical substation projects, including steel structures, rigid bus support design, and reinforced concrete foundations. * Prepare ...
Duluth, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Perform professional structural engineering work supporting electrical substation projects, including steel structures, rigid bus support design, and reinforced concrete foundations. * Prepare ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Perform professional structural engineering work supporting electrical substation projects, including steel structures, rigid bus support design, and reinforced concrete foundations. * Prepare ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Perform professional structural engineering work supporting electrical substation projects, including steel structures, rigid bus support design, and reinforced concrete foundations. * Prepare ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
$103K - $134K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages. * Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction. * Communicate ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
$103K - $134K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages. * Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of Materials (BOM) for procurement and construction. * Communicate ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Retirement
Proficiency with CAD platforms-including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, Inventor, and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applications-is preferred. The Designer will ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Retirement
Proficiency with CAD platforms-including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, Inventor, and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applications-is preferred. The Designer will ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages. * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. * Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages. * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. * Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of ...
Medical
Retirement
Proficiency with CAD platforms--including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, Inventor, and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applications--is preferred. The Designer ...
Medical
Retirement
Proficiency with CAD platforms--including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, Inventor, and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applications--is preferred. The Designer ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Retirement
Proficiency with CAD platforms-including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, Inventor, and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applications-is preferred. The Designer will ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Retirement
Proficiency with CAD platforms-including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, Inventor, and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applications-is preferred. The Designer will ...
Duluth, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Dental
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Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing ... energy electrical infrastructure services, supporting transmission and distribution substations.
Duluth, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing ... energy electrical infrastructure services, supporting transmission and distribution substations.
Duluth, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing ... energy electrical infrastructure services, supporting transmission and distribution substations.
Duluth, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
Be involved in projects with our Power & Energy Substation Team and be a part of a growing ... energy electrical infrastructure services, supporting transmission and distribution substations.
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
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Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Coordinate with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design. * Evaluate the constructability of the civil design of electrical substations. * Assure plans adhere to client and WSP ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Coordinate with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design. * Evaluate the constructability of the civil design of electrical substations. * Assure plans adhere to client and WSP ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages. * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. * Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Perform or oversee quality review of electrical substation design packages. * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members. * Prepare electrical equipment specifications and Bills of ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site +1
$110K - $170K/yr
Medical
Dental
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Life
Retirement
PTO
Lead Substation Physical Electrical design to develop and/or review site and equipment layouts, elevations, buswork, ground grids, lightning shielding, material lists, etc. * Perform design studies ...
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Atlanta, GA ยท On-site +1
$110K - $170K/yr
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Life
Retirement
PTO
Lead Substation Physical Electrical design to develop and/or review site and equipment layouts, elevations, buswork, ground grids, lightning shielding, material lists, etc. * Perform design studies ...
New
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site +1
Medical
Dental
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Life
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Coordinate with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design. * Evaluate the constructability of the civil design of electrical substations. * Assure plans adhere to client and WSP ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site +1
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
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Coordinate with all disciplines contributing to electrical substation design. * Evaluate the constructability of the civil design of electrical substations. * Assure plans adhere to client and WSP ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
$94K - $120K/yr
Medical
Retirement
The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, with extensive experience in performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. What You'll Do * Review of Vendor ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
$94K - $120K/yr
Medical
Retirement
The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, with extensive experience in performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. What You'll Do * Review of Vendor ...
$94K - $120K/yr
Medical
Retirement
The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, with extensive experience in performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. What You'll Do * Review of Vendor ...
$94K - $120K/yr
Medical
Retirement
The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, with extensive experience in performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. What You'll Do * Review of Vendor ...
$94K - $120K/yr
Medical
Retirement
The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, with extensive experience in performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. * Review of Vendor documentation and ...
$94K - $120K/yr
Medical
Retirement
The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, with extensive experience in performing the detailed design of high voltage substation projects. * Review of Vendor documentation and ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
$117K - $151K/yr
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Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Substation Electrical Manager - Arcadis, North America to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team in USA. Arcadis' Power Delivery group partners with ...
Atlanta, GA ยท On-site
$117K - $151K/yr
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Arcadis is currently seeking a highly motivated Substation Electrical Manager - Arcadis, North America to join the Power Delivery & Renewable team in USA. Arcadis' Power Delivery group partners with ...
Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred. * Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred. * Good ...
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Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred. * Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred. * Good ...
Prepares and develops substation design packages, including, but not limited to, physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and ...
Prepares and develops substation design packages, including, but not limited to, physical arrangement above and below grade, protective relaying and control, electrical studies such as grounding and ...
$48.1K - $56K
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$61.8K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
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Excelling in an Electrical Substation role requires a strong background in electrical engineering, power systems, and problem-solving, often supported by an electrical engineering degree, apprenticeship, or relevant technical certifications. Familiarity with SCADA systems, relay protection devices, and safety protocols such as OSHA standards is typically essential. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure safe and efficient operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-voltage equipment crucial to power reliability.
An Electrical Substation job involves the maintenance, operation, and installation of equipment used to regulate and distribute electricity in a power grid. Workers in this role ensure substations function efficiently by inspecting transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components. Responsibilities may also include troubleshooting electrical faults and performing routine maintenance to prevent system failures. Substation technicians and engineers must follow strict safety protocols due to the high-voltage environment.
Professionals working in electrical substations often face challenges such as adhering to strict safety procedures when handling high-voltage equipment, responding quickly to power outages or system malfunctions, and keeping up with evolving industry technology and regulations. The role requires working both independently and as part of a team, frequently in outdoor or shift-based environments where conditions may vary. Effective troubleshooting and clear communication with other engineers, utility personnel, and sometimes emergency responders are essential. Overcoming these challenges helps ensure a safe work environment and reliable electricity supply to communities and businesses.
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Position: Senior Drafter – Electrical Substation Design
Location: Forest park, Ga
Duration: 3 Years
Client: Southern Company Services
Job Summary
Southern Company Services is seeking an experienced Senior Drafter to support the design of Transmission & Distribution electrical substations. This role is responsible for creating and modifying AutoCAD 2D engineering drawings, preparing construction packages, and supporting substation design projects while ensuring compliance with company standards, FAC-008 requirements, and industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
· Create and modify AutoCAD 2D drawings for electrical substation projects.
· Develop physical layouts including foundations, grounding, conduit, switchgear, control buildings, and electrical bus systems.
· Prepare engineering drawings, material takeoffs, and construction documentation.
· Support substation construction, maintenance, and field services.
· Coordinate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
· Maintain compliance with Southern Company design standards and industry codes.
· Participate in occasional field visits to support project execution.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field OR equivalent technical education and relevant industry experience.
· Experience with AutoCAD 2D drafting and design.
· Strong understanding of electrical substations, transmission and distribution systems, or utility operations.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
· Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Skills
AutoCAD 2D • Electrical Substations • Transmission & Distribution • Physical Layout Design • Foundation Layouts • Grounding • Conduit Design • Switchgear • Control Buildings • Electrical Bus Design • NESC • NEC • OSHA • Autodesk Vault • Maximo • TEAMS • STOMP • Engineering Documentation
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Industrial automation equipment manufacturing
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Marietta, GA, US