Substation Design Engineer: 2D/3D AutoCAD & Inventor

Progressive; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group is seeking a Substation Designer to develop 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical substations using AutoCAD, Inventor, and P4A. Responsibilities include specifying materials, preparing package documentation, and coordinating with engineers.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience), knowledge of substation equipment, and travel to project sites. On-site Birmingham, AL location with safety and quality emphasis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with electric substation equipment is a plus.
• Experience with transmission/distribution substation ops is preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA safety practices is preferred.
• Ability to create 2D drawings from single/three-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify 2D drawings and 3D models for substations.
• Prepare material specifications and quantities for packages.
• Transmit drawing packages and specs using project transmittal tools.
• Coordinate with engineers and other departments on design work.
• Travel to project sites for pre/post-construction activities (approx. 25%).

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Willingness to travel

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Engineering Technology degree

Associate Degree with related industry experience

High school diploma with significant related industry experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk 3D (P4A)

SDS Inventor

Primavera P6

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialist Staffing Group is seeking a Substation Designer to develop 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical substations using AutoCAD, Inventor, and P4A. Responsibilities include specifying materials, preparing package documentation, and coordinating with engineers.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience), knowledge of substation equipment, and travel to project sites. On-site Birmingham, AL location with safety and quality emphasis.