Designer

The Planet Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Designer – Substation in Atlanta, GA to support substation design projects with routine 2D/3D CAD tasks for Physical and/or P&C applications.

You will work under a Lead Designer and collaborate closely with engineers and drafting teams to produce high-quality drawing packages for internal and client-facing deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent preferred; a 4-year Eng Tech degree is a plus.
• Experience in drafting with a background in substation design highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years in electric utility CAD/design for high voltage substation projects.
• Experience with 3D and/or smart design software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, SDS, etc.).
• Word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail software proficiency.
• Extensive knowledge of various CAD programs.

Responsibilities

• Support substation design projects across the client platform with routine 2D/3D CAD tasks for Physical and/or P&C design.
• Maintain accuracy, standards compliance, and CAD proficiency in drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers and drafting teams to develop and maintain quality drawing packages for internal and client deliverables.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Substation design knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Drafting & Design

4-year Engineering Technology degree

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

AutoCAD Map 3D

Inventor

Substation Design Suite (SDS)

Job description

Job Title: Designer Substation 3 - 651423

Location: Atlanta, GA

Duration: Full Time (Direct Hire)

Job Description:

The Designer – Substation is responsible for supporting substation design projects across the client platform by performing routine 2D/3D Physical and/or Protection & Control (P&C) design tasks. This role requires working knowledge of basic design techniques and industry procedures, with an emphasis on accuracy, standards compliance, and CAD proficiency.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong familiarity with substation materials, construction methods, and utility design standards. Proficiency with CAD platforms—including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Map 3D, Inventor, and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applications—is preferred. The Designer will work under the direction of a Lead Designer and collaborate closely with engineers and drafting teams to develop and maintain quality drawing packages for both internal and client-facing deliverables.

What You'll Bring:

Associates degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent certification is preferred. A 4-year Eng Tech degree is a plus.

Experience in drafting disciplines with a background in substation design is highly preferred.

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed CAD/design for high voltage substation projects. More experience could result in a higher-level position.

Experience with 3D and/or smart design software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, SDS, etc.) is preferred.

Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software.

Extensive knowledge of various CAD programs