Substation Physical Designer

• Support complex substation projects with real client and field impact
• Visibility and ownership on projects with growth track to leadership

About Our Client

The client is a leading energy provider supporting critical power infrastructure projects across high and extrahighvoltage systems. They prioritize safety, quality, and compliance while investing in longterm system reliability, modernization, and collaborative partnerships to deliver complex substation solutions.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain detailed substation design drawings and construction packages, including:
  • General Arrangement Drawings
  • Equipment Layout Plans
  • Elevations and Section Views
  • Grounding and Lightning Protection Plans
  • Conduit and Raceway Layouts
  • Electrical Connections and Equipment Details
  • Below-Grade Conduit/Routing Plans
  • Control Building Layouts, Lighting Plans, Cable Tray Designs, and Grounding Systems
  • Bills of Materials and Equipment Lists
• Collaborate with engineers and project stakeholders to ensure designs meet project requirements, industry standards, and client specifications

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

Education/Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of substation physical design experience.
• An Associate's Degree in Drafting, or a high school diploma and 2 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.

Valued Knowledge/Skills:

• An Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.

What's on Offer

• Hourly pay between $30 and $65+, depending on experience.
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
• A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager T&D to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
• Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
• Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
• Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.

Interested? Apply today.

Contact

Dom Delia

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