Senior Substation Designer

Senior Substation Designer
Design the Infrastructure That Powers Communities

Location: Flexible/Hybrid (Based on Project Needs) Experience Level: Mid-Level to Senior Industry: Power Delivery & Electrical Infrastructure
Take Your Substation Design Career to the Next Level

Are you an experienced Substation Designer looking for more challenging projects, greater ownership, and the opportunity to work on infrastructure that truly matters?
Join a team that is helping modernize and expand the electrical grid while delivering innovative solutions for utility and power delivery clients. We're seeking a talented Substation Designer who is passionate about creating high-quality designs, solving complex engineering challenges, and collaborating with industry experts on impactful projects.
If you're ready to move beyond simply producing drawings and want to become a trusted technical contributor on major power delivery projects, we want to hear from you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work on Large, Complex Utility Infrastructure Projects
• High Visibility and Ownership of Design Deliverables
• Collaborative Team of Industry Experts
• Professional Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Exposure to Cutting-Edge Power Delivery Projects
• Stable Industry with Long-Term Career Potential
• Supportive Culture Focused on Quality and Innovation

What You'll Do

As a Substation Designer, you'll play a critical role in developing physical substation designs that support the reliable delivery of power to millions of customers.
Your responsibilities will include:
Design Leadership

• Lead physical substation design efforts from project kickoff through final delivery
• Develop design solutions that meet client requirements, project objectives, and industry standards
• Support complex power delivery and utility infrastructure projects

Technical Design & Documentation

• Create detailed physical substation layouts and construction drawings
• Prepare and review design packages, specifications, and technical documentation
• Ensure designs comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and client requirements
• Utilize AutoCAD and engineering software to produce accurate and high-quality deliverables

Project Execution

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and schedule commitments
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve technical design challenges
• Participate in quality reviews and scope evaluations throughout the project lifecycle

Client & Team Collaboration

• Work directly with clients, engineers, project managers, and cross-functional teams
• Gather project requirements and present design recommendations
• Incorporate client feedback into final design solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best practices

What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of physical substation design experience
• Experience designing power delivery and electrical utility infrastructure projects
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD
• Knowledge of industry standards, utility design practices, and applicable codes
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to independently manage priorities and meet project deadlines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Design, Drafting, or a related technical field
• Additional coursework in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines
• Experience with project documentation, quality checklists, and design review processes
• Experience leading or coordinating complex technical projects
• Familiarity with utility client standards and substation construction practices

The Impact You'll Make

Every design you create will help support the infrastructure that powers homes, businesses, hospitals, schools, and communities. Your expertise will directly contribute to the modernization, reliability, and expansion of the electric grid.
This is more than a drafting position. It's an opportunity to influence critical energy projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and build a career in one of the fastest-growing sectors of infrastructure development.

Who Thrives Here?

We're looking for professionals who:

• Enjoy solving complex technical challenges
• Take pride in producing high-quality design work
• Want greater ownership of projects and deliverables
• Value collaboration and continuous learning
• Are motivated by building infrastructure that makes a lasting impact

Build the Future of Power Delivery

If you're an experienced Substation Designer looking for meaningful work, technical challenges, career growth, and the opportunity to shape the future of energy infrastructure, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today and help design the systems that keep our communities powered.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $55.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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