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Substation Protection & Controls Drafter/Designer

$54.4k - $90k

Enercon

Overview ENERCON's Substation Group is at the forefront of the energy transition, tackling real-world challenges as the grid evolves. With the rapid growth of smart home technology, electric vehicles, battery energy storage, and renewable energy sources, we’re facing a new era of power systems- one defined by multi-directional power flows, advanced data acquisition, and dynamic load management. Join us as we help redefine how energy is delivered, managed, and sustained for generations to come. Due to continued growth, ourPower Delivery group is seekingaSubstation Drafter/Designer – Protection & Controls in one of the following office locations: Houston, TX Orlando, FL Covington, LA (Hybrid) Overland Park, KS Kennesaw, GA Remote This position may be filled as a Drafter or Designer. Job title and job level will be determined based upon candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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Responsibilities Imagine a day where you’re designing the backbone of the power grid-drafting and designing substation protection drawings that keep energy flowing safely. You collaborate with engineers across disciplines, solve real-world challenges, and see your designs come to life in the field. Every detail you contribute will help power entire communities-safely, reliably, and sustainably. Substation Design & Drafting : Develop electric substation drawings, including schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and control building layouts. Engineering Analysis & Calculations : Perform basic substation design calculations and analysis such as voltage drop and conduit fill. Collaboration & Quality Assurance : Work closely with peers to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of electrical design that meets client and industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices Field Support : Providing on-site technical support for select ENERCON clients during construction and commissioning as required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Minimum of 1 year of experience in Substation drafting or designing, with a primary focus on executing protection and control projects Familiarity with relay protection schemes Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD Willingness to enter energized electric substations with proper training and PPE Must be self-driven in time management to meet deadlines and provide accurate deliverables, with the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders Must be proficient with typical office software including Microsoft Windows and Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Willingness to travel for client site visits and project meetings Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of experience in Substation drafting or designing, with a primary focus on executing protection and control projects Experience working in electric utility industry, preferably in fast-paced consulting environment 500kV substation design experience Compensation Range USD $54,400.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr. Additional Information ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth. The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensationexpected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AI Disclosure & Accommodations ENERCON may use AI or automated tools to assist with application review and communication. Human Decisions:All final hiring decisions are made solely by human reviewers. Your Rights:To request an accommodation or opt out of any automated review and/or communication, email View email address on click.appcast.io before applying. Opting out will not negatively impact your candidacy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Enercon

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