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Substation Physical Designer

Apex Systems

The Substation Physical Designer position requires 5-7 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering technology or an associate degree.


This position is responsible for Transmission and Distribution Substations design. The position is responsible for providing engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for substation projects emphasizing safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.


Job responsibilities include make safety a top priority using a safety first mentality, being highly productive with exceptional quality on design packages, providing technical expertise, and guidance for inexperienced design personnel, supporting Substation Field Services, Project Management, and other project stakeholders, coordinating and communicating with associated departments, supporting design criteria and standardization efforts and providing support for storm restoration efforts.


Skillsets and expertise required for this position include basic discipline knowledge, problem-solving skills, some discretion making independent decisions based on procedure and review with supervisor, understanding of Physical Design tools and applications (AutoCAD Electrical, TEAMS, Stomps, SCST Vault, Maximo), strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.


Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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