Substation Designer

Toth And Associates Inc; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Eight paid holidays

Company-paid medical and dental

Job summary

Toth and Associates, Inc. is seeking an in-office Substation Designer to support the design and development of electric utility substation projects. You will work with engineers, CAD Technicians, and project teams to create safe, reliable layouts and design packages.

The role emphasizes strong technical design, attention to detail, and coordination across electrical, civil, and structural teams to deliver constructible, code-compliant designs for substations and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in drafting/engineering technology or related field with 4+ years of experience OR Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in utility/substation design and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical layouts and detailed designs for substations and upgrades.
• Create and maintain 2D CAD drawings, plans, elevations, sections, and details.
• Ensure designs meet standards, client specs, safety requirements, and engineering practices.
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and structural teams for integrated designs.
• Review equipment and vendor drawings for dimensions and connections.
• Evaluate layouts for clearances, accessibility, and future expansion needs.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and constructability issues.
• Prepare design documentation and equipment schedules using MS Office.
• Support design through all phases from concept to construction-ready deliverables.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD drafting

Coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in drafting/engineering technology or related field

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qualified candidates applying directly to Toth are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to 5% of the annual base salary. This bonus is subject to the applicable policies.We are seeking an in office Substation Designer to support the design and development of electric utility substation projects. This role works closely with engineers, CAD Technicians, and project teams to develop safe, reliable, and constructible substation layouts and design packages. The ideal candidate has strong technical design experience and knowledge of utility electrical systems.The Substation Designer will develop physical substation layouts and ensure equipment arrangements, electrical clearances, and physical spacings comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and client requirements. This position requires a strong combination of technical design knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Develop physical layouts and detailed designs for new substations, expansions, upgrades, and equipment replacement projects.Create and maintain accurate 2D CAD drawings, models, plans, elevations, sections, and design details with assistance from the CAD Department.Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards, client specifications, safety requirements, and established engineering practices.Coordinate with electrical, civil, and structural engineering teams to develop integrated, constructible designs.Review equipment and vendor drawings to incorporate dimensions, connection requirements, and other critical project information.Evaluate equipment arrangements, electrical clearances, accessibility, maintenance requirements, and future expansion needs.Identify and help resolve design conflicts, clearance concerns, and constructability issues throughout the design process.Prepare design documentation, equipment schedules, and supporting project information using Microsoft Office tools.Participate in design reviews, quality control efforts, and project coordination meetings to ensure project accuracy and consistency.Support projects through all phases of design, from initial concept development through construction-ready deliverables.Associate's degree in drafting, design technology, engineering technology, CAD, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience; ORBachelor's degree in a related technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience.Experience in utility, substation, transmission & distribution, industrial electrical, or similar infrastructure design.Substation design experience strongly preferred.Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.Preferred Qualifications:Utility substation design (12.47 kV - 230 kV).Knowledge of electrical clearances, equipment spacing, grounding, conduit & cable design, lightning protection, lighting, electrical schematics, AC and DC services, substation batteries, and related substation elements.Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and NEC standards.Experience with multidisciplinary coordination.Benefits:Paid Time Off (PTO)Eight paid holidaysCompany-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options401(k) w/company matching and profit sharingDiscretionary bonusesPaid Bonding LeaveVisionCompany-paid life insurance and long-term disability insuranceSupplemental life insurance availableShort-term disability availableFSA and HSA optionsEducation assistanceCompany Overview:Toth and Associates, Inc. (TOTH) is a full-service consulting engineering firm offering a broad range of services, including electric utility engineering, structural engineering, civil engineering, land services, GIS/mapping, utility rate services, and joint-use/make-ready support. Since our founding in 2003, we have grown to serve public and private utilities, municipalities, architects, developers, educational institutions, and other clients across the country.At TOTH, we believe strong relationships are the foundation of successful work. Our team is built on professional expertise, collaboration, and a commitment to serving both our clients and one another well. We value people, encourage continued growth, and strive to provide a workplace where employees can build meaningful, rewarding careers.TOTH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Visit www.tothassociates.com to learn more about our company.