Substation Designer, Power Engineering

About the Role

We are currently looking for a motivated Substation Designer to join our growing Substation and Transmission Line Design team. As part of a team of highly specialized design professionals, you will support a variety of substation, transmission, and distribution projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV. We are supporting both engineering design and EPC (engineering, procurement, construction) projects for clients throughout the country.

This position is based out of our Woodlands, TX office.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Engineers and Designers to develop design documents and drawings for Substation or Transmission Line projects.
• Create design/construction drawing packages for substation design projects, including substation general plan, elevation, detail, bill of material, conduit, and cable schedules.
• Provide drafting support for various types of substation projects, including physical, electrical, and protection and control design.
• Utilize company standards, client standards, and/or engineering direction to produce new drawings and update existing drawings using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or PLS-CADD.
• Maintain document management systems with quality data.
• Train, develop, and mentor less-experienced design team members.
• Perform quality control checks and provide feedback to team members.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic experience working with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Design or Engineering Technology preferred; minimum GED Diploma with drafting or electrical design training.
• 0-2 years’ experience in Design and/or Drafting disciplines with a background in Electrical substation or Transmission line design preferred.
• Ability to work in a growing, adaptive, and multi-discipline team environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English language.
• Must be legally authorized to work without requiring sponsorship for employment to begin or continue employment with our company.

Working Conditions

• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.