Substation Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Substation Designer is responsible for supporting the design and development of electrical substation projects ranging from simple to moderately complex. This role involves preparing detailed engineering drawings, performing design calculations, and supporting engineering teams through drafting, modeling, and field activities. The Substation Designer applies established design standards and exercises sound judgment under the guidance of project engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and revise substation design drawings and construction packages.
• Support engineering teams with physical substation and/or protection & controls (P&C) design activities.
• Prepare detailed layouts, plans, sections, and electrical drawings.
• Perform design calculations and ensure adherence to company and industry standards.
• Assist with drafting, modeling, documentation, and project coordination efforts.
• Participate in field visits and support project execution as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and consistency of design deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Technical Certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a CAD Technician or Designer.
• 3+ years of experience in Substation Design, including:
• Physical Substation Design, and/or
• Protection & Controls (P&C) Design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Understanding of low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical substation systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MicroStation.
• Experience supporting utility, power delivery, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with industry standards and substation design best practices.

What We Offer

• Employee ownership opportunities through a highly regarded ESOP program.
• Opportunity to help support and grow a rapidly expanding power delivery team.
• Exposure to projects involving data centers, utilities, and alternative energy infrastructure.
• Collaborative work environment with strong career growth potential.
• Flexible work arrangements available upon conversion to a permanent employee.

Work Environment

• Onsite in Boise, ID during the contract period.
• Hybrid flexibility available upon conversion to a permanent employee.
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boise, ID.

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Boise,ID.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.