Sr. Substation Designer

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is looking for a Senior Substation Designer in Warrenville, Illinois. This role involves creating detailed design plans and developing electrical schematics for medium and high-voltage substations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in substation design and proficiency in CAD software.

As part of a forward-thinking team backed by Leidos, you will be engaged in challenging projects that enhance infrastructure reliability. ENTRUST fosters innovation and offers opportunities for career growth in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Ten years prior experience preferred in substation design.
• Strong work ethic with a desire to work in a production environment.
• Ability to perform civil design drafting in a 3D environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed design plans for medium and high-voltage substations.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings.
• Use CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) to produce technical drawings.

Skills

AutoCad

Microstation

3D Design Drafting

SmallWorld

ESRI GIS platforms

Education

Associate of Applied Science degree in Design and Drafting Technology

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ENTRUST is hiring for a Senior Substation Designer. This position is responsible for reviewing project specifications; conferring with customers and engineers concerning assistance required to collect data and develop projects from initial stages to final engineered substation projects. Tasks include coordinating project related tasks with drafters, preparing plans, evaluating field conditions, field verifications, design changes, and reports, including client revenue and cost projections. Senior Designers survey project sites to obtain and analyze topographical details of sites, using maps and surveying equipment. Drafts detailed dimensional drawings including at times two-line and 3D drawings as required for completion of substation and associated projects, to determine conformance of site to design specifications may be required.

What You’ll Do

• Create detailed design plans for medium and high-voltage substations
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings
• Use CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) to produce technical drawings

Required Qualifications

• An Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Design and Drafting Technology
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCad or Microstation software
• Ten years prior experience preferred in substation design.
• Ability to perform civil design drafting in a 3D environment is a plus
• Knowledge of SmallWorld and/or ESRI GIS platforms is a plus
• Strong work ethic with desire to work in a production environment

Why Join Us?

At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end-to-end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand. As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs. We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here. If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you.