Senior Substation Designer & Engineering Lead

Southern States, LLC; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States LLC is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the development of complete mechanical and electrical drawing packages for medium and high voltage substation equipment. You will guide design teams, ensure standards compliance, and deliver on-time project deliverables.

You will mentor junior designers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in design reviews while maintaining manufacturing feasibility and quality.

Qualifications

• AAS in Drafting Technology or Engineering Design or equivalent combo.
• At least 5 years in design of medium/high voltage substation equipment.
• Strong proficiency in 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Strong understanding of electrical control systems, schematics, and interconnection diagrams.
• Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and NEMA standards.
• Ability to lead complex projects from concept through manufacturing release.
• Excellent problem-solving, teamwork and mentoring.
• Travel <10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and development of mechanical and electrical drawing packages for substation equipment.
• Ensure designs comply with customer specs, standards, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Coordinate with staff and outsourced engineering for wind loading, seismic, and short-circuit considerations.
• Make electrical calculations such as ampacity and clearances.
• Coordinate with electrical application engineers for proper component integration.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, ensuring design quality.
• Review and approve drawings for accuracy and manufacturability.
• Support proposals with accurate design concepts and proposal drawings.
• Lead design reviews during fabrication and assembly.
• Troubleshoot fabrication, assembly, and field installation issues.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
• Maintain project schedules and deliverables with high quality.

Skills

3D modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

MS Office

Engineering drawing

Education

Associate’s degree in Drafting/Engineering Design

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Dynamics 365 BC

Job description

Southern States LLC is seeking a Senior Designer to lead the development of complete mechanical and electrical drawing packages for medium and high voltage substation equipment. You will guide design teams, ensure standards compliance, and deliver on-time project deliverables.

You will mentor junior designers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and participate in design reviews while maintaining manufacturing feasibility and quality.