Designer

BHMG is leader in utility-focused engineering and consulting, serving electric companies, municipalities and organizations with large energy needs. For over 50 years, we've been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine what's possible. We empower our team, encourage ownership and innovation, and create an environment where you can enjoy your work, do your best, and make a meaningful impact for our clients. At BHMG, you're not just doing a job—you're building a meaningful career with a company that lives its mission every day: Build Trust. Provide Solutions. Enjoy Freedom. About the Role The Designer drives the preparation of substation drawing sets. This role focuses on applying substation design standards, producing general drawings, and supporting engineers and designers in developing safe, constructible design packages. This position allows for on-site or a hybrid work schedule in any of our office locations: St. Louis, MO; Collinsville, IL; or Bettendorf, IA. You will: Develop one-lines, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules; perform intermediate design calculations and documentation; incorporate SCADA/communications requirements and review vendor approval drawings for compliance. Create equipment arrangements, physical plans, grounding layouts, conduit/trench plans, and foundation location plans; produce selections, elevations, and detail views; apply conductor/cable limitations and constructability considerations; perform basic design calculations and prepare supporting documentation. Independently prepare bills of materials, material specifications, and required project submittal packages while completing all design checklists. Integrate survey, civil, and structural inputs into substation electrical and physical designs and update drawings based on construction feedback. Maintain organized project documentation, drawing lists, and files across multiple active projects. Requirements Education/Experience Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field. Typically, 5 or more years of substation drafting/design experience. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and practical experience may be considered. Desired Skills & Attributes Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit and MicroStation required, familiarity with electrical and physical design tools. Solid understanding of substation design standards and drawings (electrical & physical). Ability to work independently and manage multiple design priorities across concurrent projects. Ability to interpret engineering inputs with limited oversight and produce accurate design documents. Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills. What We Offer At BHMG, we're committed to raising the bar for what it means to work at an engineering and consulting firm. Our people are passionate, collaborative, and driven by a shared commitment to quality and solutions.We offer a competitive, comprehensive compensation package, including: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life and disability insurance 10 Paid holidays and paid time off Paid parental leave Flexible schedules and hybrid work options for strong work-life balance Professional licensure and development support A fun, respectful, and team-oriented culture And much more! At BHMG, our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. The pay range for this position is $70,000 - $115,000 annual. This range encompasses multiple levels of the role. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range. This position is eligible to earn additional compensation including extra effort pay and an annual bonus incentive based on individual and company performance. Career level and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis Other Locations US-IL-Collinsville, US-IA-Bettendorf #J-18808-Ljbffr