Substation Design Engineer - 2D/3D AutoCAD Expert

Actalent; Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company is seeking a designer to create and modify 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical substations in Birmingham, AL. You will develop Foundation, Grounding, Conduit, Switchgear, Substation, and Bus layouts, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with engineers and vendors.

The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor, with experience in SDS Inventor or P4A preferred. Travel to site for construction phases is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering/tech.
• Experience with electrical substations and design packages.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Inventor, and 3D tools used for substation design.
• Familiarity with safety codes and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify 2D drawings and 3D models for substations.
• Develop layouts: foundations, grounding, conduits, switchgear, and bus design.
• Prepare material lists and issue drawing packages for production.
• Coordinate with engineers, vendors, and project teams.

Skills

Substation design

Autocad

Design

Substation engineering

Power delivery

Physical design

Substation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Associate Degree with 5+ years related experience

High school diploma with 8+ years related experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

3D Modeling

Map 3D

P4A

Job description

Southern Company is seeking a designer to create and modify 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical substations in Birmingham, AL. You will develop Foundation, Grounding, Conduit, Switchgear, Substation, and Bus layouts, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with engineers and vendors.

The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and Inventor, with experience in SDS Inventor or P4A preferred. Travel to site for construction phases is expected.