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Senior Substation Designer responsible for developing detailed physical designs and engineering drawing packages for medium- and high-voltage transmission and distribution substations. The role coordinates with engineers and project teams, ensures compliance with utility and industry standards, provides construction support and field verification, and may lead or mentor junior designers.

We are seeking a mid-to-senior level Substation Designer to develop detailed physical designs and deliverable drawing packages for transmission and distribution substations (12kV–500kV). The role works closely with Electrical and Protection & Control engineers and broader project teams to ensure safe, reliable, and constructible substation designs. Senior candidates may provide technical leadership and mentor junior staff.

• Develop detailed physical substation design packages and layouts for transmission and distribution substations.
• Produce and maintain drawings using AutoCAD, ETAP, Revit, or other applicable design software; review and incorporate vendor drawings and equipment information.
• Support design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, constructability reviews, and client meetings.
• Ensure drawing packages comply with client standards, NESC requirements, utility practices, and company quality procedures.
• Perform field walkdowns and site visits to verify existing conditions; provide construction support by responding to RFIs and reviewing field modifications.
• Mentor junior designers and modelers; promote design consistency and quality; may check portions or entire completed drawings.
• Serve as a technical specialist or staff advisor on complex projects as required.
• Travel and a valid driver’s license are required.

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design Technology, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of substation design experience for mid-level candidates; 15+ years preferred for senior-level candidates.
• Demonstrated experience developing physical substation layouts for utility or industrial power projects.
• Working knowledge of substation equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear) and utility drafting standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and power study software (e.g., ETAP); Inventor or similar tools preferred.
• Familiarity with Protection & Control (P&C) systems, relay panel layouts, control building arrangements, SCADA interfaces, cable routing, and protection schematics (preferred).
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations, specifications, and design criteria.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.

• Experience with intelligent substation modeling tools (Inventor or similar).
• Experience supporting utility transmission substation projects from concept through construction.
• Experience coordinating physical substation design with P&C engineering teams and understanding line-to-substation interfaces.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, NEC, and utility design standards.
• Salary range: $130,000 - $140,000 per year (dependent on location, education, experience, and licensure/certifications).
• Industry-leading salary compensation, leadership incentives, and bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Opportunities for professional development and training, including licensure/certification support.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays; employee share purchase opportunity.

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AutoCAD ETAP Revit Inventor SCADA power study software vibe-coding platforms AI Large Language Models

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