Substation Designer (Designer II)

Asplundh Tree Expert

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology or related field with 4+ years of experience, or
  • Associate degree with 6+ years of experience, or
  • 8+ years of progressive electrical design experience
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
  • Strong experience in preparing 2D and 3D engineering drawings

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed electrical designs including schematics and layout drawings
  • Create substation design packages covering various infrastructure elements
  • Prepare Bills of Materials and assist with equipment specifications
  • Perform essential design calculations for projects
  • Translate conceptual designs into construction-ready documentation
  • Collaborate with engineers and project managers for coordinated design solutions
  • Review design drawings to ensure adherence to quality standards

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available from the first day of employment
  • Competitive range of benefits to support health and financial security
  • Support for work-life balance with occasional travel
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and professional development
Full Job Description
Description

What You'll Do

As a Substation Designer II, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical designs for substation and power infrastructure projects. Working alongside engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to projects from concept through construction-supporting reliable and resilient energy systems across a diverse range of clients and industries.

How You Will Make an Impact

Design & Project Execution

  • Develop detailed electrical designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and equipment details
  • Create substation design packages including plans, sections, elevations, grounding, lighting, and conduit/cable systems
  • Prepare Bills of Materials and support equipment selection and specifications
  • Perform design calculations (grounding, cable/conduit sizing, lightning protection, lighting, and bus design)
  • Translate conceptual designs into construction-ready drawings and documentation

Technical Collaboration & Coordination

  • Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated design solutions
  • Interpret and apply industry codes, standards, and client specifications
  • Support site evaluations and incorporate field data into designs
  • Communicate clearly with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment and project success

Quality & Continuous Improvement

  • Review design drawings to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to scope, schedule, and standards
  • Execute design revisions based on markups, redlines, and evolving project requirements
  • Identify and recommend solutions to design challenges

Tools & Technology

  • Utilize industry-standard design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation) to develop 2D and 3D deliverables
  • Organize and maintain project files, revisions, and documentation in a structured and accessible manner
  • Continuously expand knowledge of design tools, standards, and best practices

Team & Development

  • Mentor and support junior designers and team members
  • Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment

What You'll Need to Be Successful

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology or related field with 4+ years of experience, or
  • Associate degree with 6+ years of experience, or
  • 8+ years of progressive electrical design experience

Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
  • Strong experience preparing 2D and 3D engineering drawings
  • Working knowledge of electrical design principles, substation layouts, and power systems
  • Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards

Professional Skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines

Work Environment

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Occasional travel (

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Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

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