Senior Substation Design Lead

Socket.dev; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

SSOE seeks a mid-to-senior Substation Designer to support the design and development of medium- and high-voltage electrical substations for industrial facilities. You will create detailed design packages and drawings, coordinate with electrical and P&C teams, and ensure designs meet standards.

Senior staff may lead design efforts and mentor junior designers. Qualifications include 10+ years of substation design experience, AutoCAD and Revit proficiency, and knowledge of NESC and utility

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design Technology or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of substation design experience; 15+ years preferred for senior-level candidates.
• Experience developing physical substation layouts for utility or industrial power projects.
• Knowledge of substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, and switchgear.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and power study software.
• Strong understanding of utility drafting standards and design practices.
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations, specifications, and design criteria.
• Salary range: $130,000 - $140,000 per year depending on location and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed physical substation design packages for transmission and distribution substations ranging from 12kV through 500kV.
• Produce and maintain drawings using AutoCAD, ETAP or other applicable design software. Revit knowledge is a plus.
• Support design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, constructability reviews, and client meetings.
• Ensure drawing packages comply with client standards, NESC requirements, utility practices, and company quality procedures.
• Review vendor drawings and equipment information for incorporation into project designs.
• Perform field walkdowns and site visits as required to verify existing conditions and support project execution.
• Provide construction support by responding to RFIs, reviewing field modifications, and assisting with issue resolution.
• Mentor junior designers and modelers while promoting design consistency and quality.
• May check portions, or entire, completed drawings.
• May serve in chosen discipline as a staff advisor or consultant in the role of technical specialist requiring highly specialized knowledge and skills and the use of advanced techniques.
• Travel required.
• Valid driver's license required. May be waived for international assignments.

Skills

Substation design

AutoCAD

Revit

Power study software

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting & Design Technology

Tools

ETAP

Job description

SSOE seeks a mid-to-senior Substation Designer to support the design and development of medium- and high-voltage electrical substations for industrial facilities. You will create detailed design packages and drawings, coordinate with electrical and P&C teams, and ensure designs meet standards.

Senior staff may lead design efforts and mentor junior designers. Qualifications include 10+ years of substation design experience, AutoCAD and Revit proficiency, and knowledge of NESC and utility