Senior Substation Physical Designer

About the role

Design high-voltage 12kV-500kV+ substation projects.
Work with a collaborative, experienced Power Delivery team.

Job Description

• Develop physical design packages for AIS and GIS substations ranging from 12kV-500kV+
• Produce detailed engineering drawings including:
  • General arrangement plans
  • Plan and elevation views
  • Equipment layouts
  • Control building layouts
  • Conduit and trench plans
  • Grounding layouts
  • Lightning protection plans
  • Bus and rigid bus layouts
  • Structural steel and foundation drawings
• Prepare material take-offs (MTOs) and Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Coverage of site walkdowns and incorporation of field conditions into design packages
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with client standards, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and utility specifications
• Support construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and incorporating as-built revisions
• Lead design reviews with internal teams and clients
• Mentor junior designers and provide technical guidance on drafting standards and best practices

Requirements

• 8+ years of substation physical design experience
• Experience designing utility substations from 69kV-500kV (higher voltage preferred)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Physical layout design
  • Grounding systems
  • Conduit and cable routing
  • Bus design
  • Equipment clearances
  • Structural coordination
• Experience supporting EPC, utility, or consulting engineering projects
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams

Qualifications

Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $150,000 USD annually.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible hybrid or remote work options (role/location dependent).
Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement.
Career advancement opportunities within a growing Power Delivery team.
Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.
Opportunity to work on industry-leading transmission and substation projects that shape the future of the electric grid.