Physical Design Engineer

Socket.dev; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan is seeking an Electrical Physical Design Engineer or Designer to support power transmission and distribution, renewable energy, BESS, and data center projects across the United States. You will interpret engineering criteria, sketches and markups to produce high-quality design deliverables and manage drawings from initial design through construction.

Ideal candidates have strong electrical design fundamentals, experience with CAD tools, and the ability to work with civil, structural and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or BTech in Electrical Technology from an accredited institution.
• Five to ten years of relevant electrical physical design experience, including detailed design of medium or high voltage substations.
• Experience coordinating substation physical design with civil, structural and protection and control disciplines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation and drawing management tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the electrical physical design of high‑voltage substations, interconnection facilities, utility scale solar and wind projects, BESS, and data center power infrastructure from initial design through construction.
• Independently complete electrical design and drafting assignments by interpreting criteria, sketches, calculations and markups.
• Develop and revise electrical physical design drawings and details, including equipment layouts, elevations, sections, grounding layouts, and conduit/cable routing plans.
• Prepare and maintain P&C drawings including one-line, schematics, wiring documents, BOMs and cable schedules.
• Create and maintain CAD blocks, symbols, templates, and drawing standards.
• Ensure drawings comply with CAD standards, client requirements, codes and project specifications.
• Assemble drawing packages for reviews, submittals, permitting and construction.
• Coordinate design interfaces with civil, structural, SCADA, and other disciplines.
• Provide cross-disciplinary support to maintain accuracy and schedule.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation design

Engineering calculations

Coordination with disciplines

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

APG is a leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor specializing in complex, high-value electrical infrastructure projects, including high-voltage substations, utility-scale and commercial solar installations, microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other advanced electrical solutions for data centers, industrial facilities, and commercial clients. We deliver turnkey solutions that power the future with reliability, efficiency, and innovation.

The Electrical Physical Design Engineer or Designer supports power transmission and distribution, renewable energy, battery energy storage system (BESS), and data center projects throughout the United States. The ideal candidate possesses strong electrical design fundamentals and is proficient in engineering calculations and drafting. This position requires the ability to accurately interpret engineering drawings and markups, produce high-quality design deliverable, and complete assignments with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support the electrical physical design of high‑voltage substations, interconnection facilities, utility scale solar and wind projects, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and data center power infrastructure from initial design through construction.
• Independently complete electrical design and drafting assignments by interpreting engineering criteria, sketches, calculations, redlines and markups.
• Develop and revise electrical physical design drawings and details, including:
  • Substation equipment, yard and control-room layouts.
  • General arrangements, elevations, and sections.
  • Grounding layouts and installation details.
  • Conduit, cable-trench and cable-routing plans.
• Prepare, revise and maintain Protection and Control (P&C) drawings, including:
  • One-line and three-line diagrams.
  • AC and DC Schematics.
  • Wiring Documents and interconnection details.
  • Pamel layouts.
  • Cable and conduit schedules.
  • Bills of materials (BOMs).
• Create and maintain CAD blocks, symbols, templates, and drawing standards, including projects and client‑specific design elements.
• Ensure drawings and design deliverables comply with company CAD standards, client requirements, applicable codes and project specifications.
• Assemble complete drawing packages for internal reviews, client submittals, permitting procurement and construction.
• Manage drawing revisions, title blocks, revision histories, transmittals and supporting project documentation.
• Prepare and assemble electronic PDF drawing sets and maintain organized project files in accordance with document-control procedures.
• Participate in design and quality reviews address review comments and incorporate approved revision into project deliverables.
• Coordinate design requirements and drawing interfaces with civil, structural, protection and control, SCADA, and other engineering disciplines.
• Provide cross-disciplinary design and drafting support to maintain technical accuracy, drawing consistency, quality and compliance with project schedules.

Job Requirements / Qualifications:

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or BTech degree in Electrical Technology from an accredited institution.
• Experience
  • Five to ten years of relevant electrical physical design experience, including detailed design of medium or high voltage substations.
  • Demonstrate ability to independently develop accurate drawings and design deliverables from project criteria, sketches, calculations and engineering markups.
  • Experience coordinating substation physical design with civil., structural and protection and control disciplines.
  • Previously working for Consulting engineering firms preferred.
• Technical Skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of substation physical design principles, including equipment layouts, electrical clearances, grounding, conduit systems, cable routing, elevations and construction details.
  • Demonstrate ability to independently develop and revise accurate design drawings from engineering calculations, sketches, redlines, specifications and markups.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, including the use of CAD standards, blocks, symbols, templates, references, and drawing management tools.
  • Working knowledge of medium and high‑voltage substation equipment and systems ranging from 34.5 kV through 500 kV.
  • Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, equipment specifications, vendor drawings and multidisciplinary design documents.
• Professional Skills
  • Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with project teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a consistent commitment to accuracy and quality.
  • Works independently, takes initiative, and completes assignments with minimal supervision. Effectively prioritizes and manages multiple assignments while meeting project schedules and deadlines.
  • Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams and responds constructively to feedback and changing project requirements.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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