Senior Substation Designer – Power Delivery & Controls

Mott MacDonald; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald seeks an experienced Electrical Designer/Drafter to support power delivery projects in the Houston, TX area. You will produce detailed AutoCAD drawings for substations, draft P&C schematics, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

With 5+ years in substation design, you will handle multiple drawing packages, adhere to utility standards, and contribute to as-built updates while working in a hybrid in-office setting three days per week.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar; bachelor’s preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience as an Electrical Designer or Drafter, preferably in substation or power delivery projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (utility or EPC experience preferred).
• Understanding of high-voltage substations (AIS or GIS) and substation equipment/layouts.
• Ability to work from engineer sketches, redlines, and markups.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple drawing packages concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed AutoCAD drawings for substation physical design including GAs, plans, elevations, and sections.
• Develop drawing packages at 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC stages.
• Incorporate owner standards, utility specifications, and project go-by drawings.
• Revise and maintain drawings based on QA/QC and client comments.
• Draft and update AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable schedules.
• Support relay and control engineers with drawing production and redlines.
• Assist with as-built documentation and design updates.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and structural designers to ensure drawing consistency.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Electrical design

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Mott MacDonald seeks an experienced Electrical Designer/Drafter to support power delivery projects in the Houston, TX area. You will produce detailed AutoCAD drawings for substations, draft P&C schematics, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

With 5+ years in substation design, you will handle multiple drawing packages, adhere to utility standards, and contribute to as-built updates while working in a hybrid in-office setting three days per week.