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This energetic, self-motivated professional demonstrates the ability to read and understand layout and detail drawings and technical documents. The Substation Designer must work well in a team ...

This energetic, self-motivated professional demonstrates the ability to read and understand layout and detail drawings and technical documents. The Substation Designer must work well in a team ...

This energetic, self-motivated professional demonstrates the ability to read and understand layout and detail drawings and technical documents. The Substation Designer must work well in a team ...

The ideal candidate is a self-driven designer with strong technical skills, experience in substation design standards and industry practices, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast ...

This energetic, self-motivated professional demonstrates the ability to read and understand layout and detail drawings and technical documents. The Substation Designer must work well in a team ...

This energetic, self-motivated professional demonstrates the ability to read and understand layout and detail drawings and technical documents. The Substation Designer must work well in a team ...

This energetic, self-motivated professional demonstrates the ability to read and understand layout and detail drawings and technical documents. The Substation Designer must work well in a team ...

The ideal candidate is a self-driven designer with strong technical skills, experience in substation design standards and industry practices, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast ...

The ideal candidate is a self-driven designer with strong technical skills, experience in substation design standards and industry practices, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast ...

The ideal candidate is a self-driven designer with strong technical skills, experience in substation design standards and industry practices, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast ...

... designer support for large and small scale substation engineering projects ... This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take ...

HDR is currently seeking an entry-level Substation Designer to join our growing and nationally ... self-directed individual who is eager to learn and take on new challenges. Working under the ...

... designer support for large and small scale substation engineering projects ... This is an excellent growth opportunity for a self-directed individual who wants to learn and take ...

HDR is currently seeking an entry-level Substation Designer to join our growing and nationally ... Self-motivated and ability to take initiative. Local candidates preferred Required Qualifications

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How much do self employed substation designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for self employed substation designer in the United States is $83,748.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A self-employed substation designer's income varies based on experience, project scope, and location, but they typically charge hourly rates ranging from $50 to $150 or more. Earnings depend on the number of projects completed, technical skills, and certifications such as P.E. or electrical design licenses.

How to become a self employed substation designer?

To become a self-employed substation designer, gain a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, acquire experience working on substation projects, and develop skills in power systems and design software. Obtaining relevant certifications, such as Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, can enhance credibility and opportunities for independent work.
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Infographic showing various Self Employed Substation Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,748 per year, or $40.3 per hour.

Substation Designer

Lafayette, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Come join our collaborative and innovative team at DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations!
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations has been an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations, and switchyards since 1965. Over a half-century of building meaningful relationships with our customers and vendors boils down to one thing: people. We take pride in our collaborative approach where everything we do is designed to deliver the project the right way, your way. Though we have grown over the years, and now offer new innovations like our Factory-Built
Substations, our age-old commitment will never change: to take care of you like family.
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is currently looking for a Substation Designer to join their team in Lafayette, Louisiana. This Substation Designer will be responsible for creating substation field construction and manufacturing shop drawings utilizing Autodesk Inventor. This Designer may interface with the Company's structural engineers and project managers.
This energetic, self-motivated professional demonstrates the ability to read and understand layout and detail drawings and technical documents. The Substation Designer must work well in a team environment yet have the ability to complete a high volume of work with minimal supervision.
COMPETENCIES:
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Quality
  • Business Insight
  • Drives Results
  • Collaborates
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Courage
  • Instills Trust
  • Manages Ambiguity

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Creating and/or checking general arrangement drawings
  • Creating and/or checking anchor bolt plans
  • Creating and/or checking foundation plans and details
  • Creating and/or checking grounding plans and details
  • Creating and/or checking lightning coverage (shielding) plans
  • Creating and/or checking lighting plans
  • Creating and/or checking sag and tension charts/drawings
  • Creating and/or checking material lists
  • Assembling and/or checking catalog cuts of equipment and/or material for construction reference manuals
  • Creating and/or checking tube cutting schedules
  • Creating and/or checking bolt counts
  • Creating and/or checking structural shop and erection drawings (Ex. steel details, pfb details, etc.).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, such as Engineering, Engineering Technology, Simulation Animation or a related field from an accredited college or University
  • A suitable combination of education, training, and/or experience in 3D modeling and/or Auto Cad software will be considered in lieu of a BS degree
  • Experience using AutoDesk Inventor preferred
  • High voltage CAD drafting and/or steel detailing experience preferred

Referral Level: Professional
Not eligible for Enhanced Referral
Not eligible for External Referral
More information regarding The Crest Industries Family of Companies' Internal and External Referral Programs can be found here: https://www.crestoperations.com/recruit-new
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is proud to be ISO-9001:2015 and ISN Certified.
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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