Substation Designer

Actalent • Phoenix, AZ • 1h ago

Substation Designer

Job Description

The position is within the substation department, focusing on developing construction drawings for substation projects. The designer will also supervise and mentor less experienced designers.

Responsibilities

Develop a substation design layout with scoping information and general guidance from a Design Engineer.

Independently create 2-D drawings and 3-D models of electrical substation features and components using MicroStation.

Develop layouts of parts and assemblies in both 2-D and 3-D formats.

Modify and update existing models, assemblies, and layouts to reflect design changes.

Work with part naming and numbering conventions, and manage file naming and protocols.

Create or modify physical drawings to include single line diagrams, station location plans, electrical assemblies, cable and conduit plans, cable schedules, grounding plans, duct bank designs, and other detailed drawings.

Use ProjectWise for project documentation to track design modifications and new designs.

Handle complex projects independently without supervision.

Coordinate with other departments involved in design projects.

Supervise and mentor less experienced designers.

Check and validate drawings for the project, as well as those of peers and subordinates.

Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in Substation Design.

Function as project lead on small, less complicated projects with minimal guidance from an engineer.

Work under the supervision of engineers.

Essential Skills

Experience in substation design, including physical layout, grounding, and lightning protection.

Proficiency in using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical.

Ability to design one-line diagrams and substation engineering.

Minimum of six years of experience designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevation views, section views, and creating detailed bills of material.

Six years of design experience using AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in checking design packages is preferred.

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent experience and/or education.

Work Environment

The work environment is a quiet engineering office setting with a business casual dress code. Teamwork is highly encouraged and frequently practiced.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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