Senior Substation Designer - Remote Lead & SME

Actalent; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sr Substation Designer to lead substation design efforts from Roanoke, VA. The role involves creating 2-D drawings and 3-D models, supervising junior designers, and coordinating with multiple departments.

You’ll develop layouts, update models, and ensure drawings meet project standards using MicroStation and ProjectWise. The position is permanent and remote, with a pay range of $35.00 - $50.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Develop substation layouts with scoping information and guidance from engineers.
• Independently create 2-D drawings and 3-D models of substation features.
• Follow naming conventions and manage file naming protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop a substation design layout with scoping information and general guidance from a Design Engineer.
• Independently create 2-D drawings and 3-D models of electrical substation features and components using MicroStation.
• Develop layouts of parts and assemblies in both 2-D and 3-D formats.
• Modify and update existing models, assemblies, and layouts to reflect design changes.
• Work with part naming and numbering conventions, and manage file naming and protocols.
• Create or modify drawings including single line diagrams, station location plans, electrical assemblies, cable/conduit plans, schedules, grounding and duct bank designs.
• Use ProjectWise for project documentation to track design changes.
• Handle complex projects independently without supervision.
• Coordinate with other departments involved in design projects.
• Supervise and mentor less experienced designers.
• Check and validate drawings for the project and peers.

Skills

Substation design

2D drawings

3D modeling

Mentoring

Team leadership

Design reviews

Tools

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Sr Substation Designer to lead substation design efforts from Roanoke, VA. The role involves creating 2-D drawings and 3-D models, supervising junior designers, and coordinating with multiple departments.

You’ll develop layouts, update models, and ensure drawings meet project standards using MicroStation and ProjectWise. The position is permanent and remote, with a pay range of $35.00 - $50.00 per hour.