Substation Design & Coordination Engineer (Onsite)

Actalent; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a CAD Designer for high voltage substation projects in Columbus, OH. You will prepare coordination plans and drawings for new construction and upgrades, collaborating with construction teams to schedule and model substation, transmission, and renewable projects.

You will construct layouts, review submittals, and generate installation drawings for field and prefabrication teams while applying sound engineering practices and adapting to evolving software tools.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in CAD/Engineering/3D Design/Construction Management or related field
• 2-4 years experience HV Substation/Transmission/Distribution or 2-4 years with Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or Navisworks
• Read & interpret submittals, RFIs, and related construction documents
• Ability to read/interpret substation, transmission line, renewable energy drawings and specs

Responsibilities

• Construct layouts for high voltage and renewable systems on utility projects
• Work with Vaughns project managers and owners early in the design process for project sequencing and safety clearance concerns
• Work with field and office personnel to ensure constructability of design
• Generate installation drawings for use by field and prefabrication personnel
• Perform minimal design calculations using sound engineering practices
• Conduct field surveys to document existing conditions

Skills

High voltage substation knowledge

Reading & interpreting drawings

Collaboration with construction teams

Adaptability to changing software

Education

CAD/Engineering/3D Design/Construction Management degree or certificate

Tools

Inventor

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Navisworks

Job description

Actalent is seeking a CAD Designer for high voltage substation projects in Columbus, OH. You will prepare coordination plans and drawings for new construction and upgrades, collaborating with construction teams to schedule and model substation, transmission, and renewable projects.

You will construct layouts, review submittals, and generate installation drawings for field and prefabrication teams while applying sound engineering practices and adapting to evolving software tools.