Electrical Substation Designer II

About the role

The Electrical Substation Designer II position offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractor on high-profile projects. This role combines technical expertise with a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients, architects, and other discipline engineers to complete drawing packages.
• Create single line, relay protection diagrams, 3-wiring design/drawings, cable schedules, distribution-gear-up, low-voltage panel board schedules with moderate supervision.
• Apply Rosendin standards for wire sizing, bus feeds, and protection for published schedules.
• Perform coordination with other trades, such as architectural, structural, and mechanical to complete the substation drawings.
• Create details as required to define installation for construction.
• Have familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE standards and know how to use them as a reference.
• Attend project design team meetings. Interface with various team members, particularly the client, and other disciplines.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of intelligent CAD libraries (AutoCAD Electrical/SDS) to ensure scalability across multiple high-voltage projects.
• Back-check of own work as well as the work of other designers and supervision for accuracy and completeness before passing on to others.
• Participate in some site visits to perform field verification or assist with project closeouts as required.
• Maintain good safety protocols and PPO when onsite visits.
• Coordinate with others, specifically the ability to navigate technical disagreements with professional curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance design efficiency and workflow automation.

Requirements

• The ability to understand how a single change in a schematic ripples through the entire package.
• Ownership over the accuracy of deliverables.
• The ability to translate complex engineering requirements into clear drawing documentation and instructions.
• An innate drive for consistency in CAD standards to ensure a professional, high-quality output.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Designer with knowledge of electrical symbols, layouts, schematic logic of substations.
• A postsecondary non-degree award or certification in Engineering or related discipline.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 2D & 3D modeling including AutoCAD Electrical, REVIT, and Inventor.
• Knowledge of Substation Design Suite (SDS) for both Protection & Control (AutoCAD Electrical) and Physical Design (Inventor/Revit).
• Fundamental knowledge of IEEE, NESC, NEC Codes.
• Familiarity with Protection & Control (P&C) logic.
• Proven experience working within a structured Engineering Document Management System (EDMS) and a preference for standardized design environments.
• Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, projects and changing priorities as necessary.
• Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position.
• Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others.

Skills

• Understanding of automated, intelligent design workflows and will contribute to the development of standardized systems.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance design efficiency and workflow automation.

Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation

Pay

Competitive compensation and full benefits package.

Schedule

Up to 10% travel, does not include local field visits.