Electrical Substation Designer

Whether you’re a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more. Why Rosendin? Committed. Innovative. Engaged. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder! YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY: The Electrical Substation Designer II is responsible for the technical execution of substation drawing packages, including equipment layouts, protection and control schematics, and civil/structural details. Working under the guidance of Project Manager, Engineers and Lead Designer, this role focuses on translating engineering logic into high-quality, intelligent deliverables. We are looking for a collaborative team player who excels at maintaining data integrity, follows established standardized workflows, and proactively communicates with the project team to ensure design accuracy. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Coordinates with clients, architects, and other discipline engineers to complete drawing packages. Single line, relay protection diagrams, 3 wiring design/drawing, cable schedules, distribution- gear up, low voltage panel board schedules with moderate supervision. Apply Rosendin standards for wire sizing, bus feeds, and protection for published schedules. Has a working knowledge of feeder sizing and ratings of major substation equipment. Perform coordination with other trades, such as architectural, structural, and mechanical to complete the substation drawings. With the guidance of engineers, create details as required to define installation for construction. Have familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code and IEEE standards and know how to use them as a reference. Attend project design team meetings. Interface with various team members, particularly the client, and other disciplines. Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of intelligent CAD libraries (AutoCAD Electrical/SDS) to ensure scalability across multiple high-voltage projects. Back-check of own work as well as the work of other designers and supervision for accuracy and completeness before passing on to others. A 'growth mindset' regarding new software automation and skills. Participate in some site visits perform field verification or assist with project closeouts as required. Maintains good safety protocols and PPO when onsite visits. Position requires the ability to coordinate with others, specifically the ability to navigate technical disagreements with professional curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset. Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance design efficiency and workflow automation. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL: The ability to understand how a single change in a schematic ripples through the entire package. Ownership over the accuracy of deliverables. The ability to translate complex engineering requirements into clear drawing documentation and instructions. An innate drive for consistency in CAD standards to ensure a professional, high-quality output. WHAT YOU BRING TO US: Proficiency in 2D & 3D modeling including AutoCAD Electrical, REVIT, and Inventor. Knowledge of Substation Design Suite (SDS) for both Protection & Control (AutoCAD Electrical) and Physical Design (Inventor/Revit). Understanding of automated, intelligent design workflows and will contribute to the development of standardized systems. Fundamental knowledge of IEEE, NESC, NEC Codes. Understanding of Protection & Control (P&C) logic. Familiar with PDM software, Vault, ProjectWise, Adept. Proven experience working within a structured Engineering Document Management System (EDMS) and a preference for standardized design environments. Proficient in using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, projects and changing priorities as necessary. Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude. Effective oral and written communication skills as required for the position. Ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others. TRAVEL: Up to 15% (Does not include local field visits) WORKING CONDITIONS: General work environment – sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending. Work is conducted primarily indoors with varying environmental conditions such as fluorescent lighting and air conditioning Noise level is usually low to medium; it can be loud on the jobsite. We fully comply with the ADA and applicable state law, including considering reasonable accommodation measures that may enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to perform essential functions. Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. Rosendin is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership 401 K Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance Disability Income Protection Insurance Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. Established in 1919, Rosendin prides itself in building quality electrical and communications installations, and bringing value to our clients. We take great pride in building-up the people within our company and the communities where we work and live. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and shared ownership, as the largest employee-owned company in our industry. Our customers lead some of the most complex construction projects in the nation and continually come to us for our expert knowledge, scalability, quality, and innovation. Most importantly, our customers turn to us for partnership – because they deserve a team as committed, connected and engaged as they are. Your success is our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr