Electrical Designer – Substation Protection & Controls

Echo Power Engineering, Llc

United States

Remote

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Health, dental, vision & supplemental

Disability and life insurance

Four weeks vacation + holidays

401(k) with company match

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Echo Power Engineering, Llc seeks an experienced Electrical Designer for Substation Protection & Control projects. This primarily remote role involves leading design efforts, producing detailed drawings, and ensuring code-compliant documentation while coordinating with engineers and project managers.

The position supports travel less than 10% to project sites, offers mid-to-senior level responsibilities, and provides a strong benefits package including health coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or related field preferred.
6–10 years of progressive engineering design experience.
Experience supporting substation utility projects required.

Responsibilities

Lead design development for complex electrical systems related to Substation Protection and Control projects.
Prepare and review detailed engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, and construction documents.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
Coordinate with Engineers, Designers, Project Managers, and external stakeholders to resolve design challenges and maintain project alignment.
Support project planning, scheduling, and deliverable coordination across multiple active projects.
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and technical meetings.
Assist with field verification, site visits, and as-built documentation as required.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior Designers and Drafters.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Multitasking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

MicroStation

Bluebeam

SBS Substation Design Suite

Job description

About Echo Power

Echo Power is a Professional Engineering and Project Services company operating in alignment with our core values: integrity, commitment to team, customer-focus, technical excellence, and optimism. We are a primarily remote, family-friendly organization dedicated to delivering excellence while creating meaningful opportunities for our people.

Electrical Designer – Substation P&C

About Echo Power

What You’ll Get To Do

Echo Power is seeking an experienced Engineering Designer to lead design efforts on complex engineering projects supporting critical infrastructure, healthcare, industrial, and utility environments. In this role, you will serve as a senior technical resource within the design team, collaborating closely with Engineers, Project Managers, and cross-functional disciplines to deliver high-quality, code-compliant project documentation and technical solutions.

This is a primarily remote role with occasional travel as needed to support project and client requirements (less than 10%).

Key responsibilities include:

Lead design development for complex electrical systems related to Substation Protection and Control projects
Prepare and review detailed engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, and construction documents
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and industry best practices
Coordinate with Engineers, Designers, Project Managers, and external stakeholders to resolve design challenges and maintain project alignment
Support project planning, scheduling, and deliverable coordination across multiple active projects
Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and technical meetings
Assist with field verification, site visits, and as-built documentation as required
Support client interactions and contribute to successful project delivery
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior Designers and Drafters
Promote continuous improvement of design standards, workflows, and documentation practices

What You Bring

Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, MicroStation, Bluebeam, SBS Substation Design Suite, or other relevant CAD platforms
Advanced technical knowledge in engineering design and construction documentation related to Substation Protection and Control projects
Strong understanding of applicable industry codes and standards
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with the capacity to manage complex project scopes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to work independently while supporting team development and mentorship
Strong work ethic, accountability, and commitment to project excellence
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, and project collaboration tools

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or related field preferred
6–10 years of progressive engineering design experience
or-
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Experience supporting substation utility projects required
Please Note: Mid- to Senior-level candidates will be considered for this role. Candidates will be placed into the appropriate level based on relevant experience and interview performance.

Job Location

Our HQ office is located in Tennessee. However, this is primarily a remote position with occasional travel as needed to support project requirements (less than 10%).

Pay & Benefits