Substation Physical Designer

$55 - $65 per hour

Michael Page

Substation Physical Designer

Our client is a growing engineering and infrastructure organization supporting utility, transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects across North America. Their teams deliver critical power delivery solutions that improve reliability, expand electrical capacity, and support long-term energy infrastructure growth. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers strong long-term career potential and exposure to complex, high-impact projects.

Job Description

Lead physical substation design efforts for projects ranging from 69kV through 500kV+
Develop complete physical design packages including general arrangement drawings, plans, elevations, sections, and equipment layouts
Produce grounding plans, conduit layouts, cable trench designs, and station layouts
Coordinate equipment placement and electrical clearances to meet utility and client standards
Support design development from conceptual engineering through construction support
Partner with Protection & Control, Civil, Structural, Transmission Line, and Project Management teams
Review vendor drawings and integrate manufacturer requirements into final deliverables
Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure design accuracy and compliance
Support field activities including RFIs, drawing revisions, and issue resolution during construction
Mentor junior designers and support technical development across project teams
Maintain schedules and communicate design status across multiple active projects

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

7+ years of physical substation design experience within utility, consulting, EPC, or power delivery environments
Experience supporting substations from 69kV through 500kV+
Strong understanding of substation equipment including transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, bus systems, grounding systems, and station layouts
Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Ability to interpret utility standards, engineering drawings, and construction documentation
Experience managing design deliverables independently across multiple projects

What's on Offer

Competitive hourly pay ranging from $55 to $65 USD.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Contract-to-hire with long-term growth potential
Exposure to large-scale utility infrastructure projects
Collaborative and technically strong team environment
Competitive compensation and opportunity for conversion

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Substation Physical Designer, we encourage you to apply today!

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