Substation Designer

ACTalent; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Substation Designer in Orlando, FL, to develop and model electrical substation layouts using AutoCAD and MicroStation. The role involves creating 2-D and 3-D drawings, coordinating with engineers, and mentoring junior designers.

You will work on physical layouts, junction diagrams, grounding designs, and cable plans with a focus on quality and constructability. This remote-friendly role supports complex electrical projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevations, sections, and BOMs for electrical projects.
• Minimum six years of design experience using AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of substation design and utility requirements.
• Ability to create and interpret single-line diagrams, station location plans, and other substation drawings.
• Experience developing grounding and lightning protection designs for substations.
• Proficiency in creating/modifying electrical assemblies, cable/conduit plans, schedules, and duct bank designs.
• Ability to check/validate design packages for accuracy and constructability (preferred).
• Familiarity with part naming conventions and file management for engineering docs.
• Strong coordination and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to mentor junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation design layouts from scoping information and guidance from a design engineer.
• Create 2-D drawings and 3-D models of substations using MicroStation.
• Develop 2-D/3-D layouts for parts and assemblies to support construction.
• Update models and drawings reflecting project changes.
• Maintain part naming and file management conventions for documentation.
• Produce detailed drawings such as single-line diagrams, station location plans, and conduit/cable layouts.
• Use ProjectWise or similar systems to track design changes.
• Handle complex design projects with minimal supervision, ensuring quality and schedule.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure alignment and resolve issues.
• Supervise and mentor junior designers; review peers' work for accuracy.
• Provide SME input on substation design and lead small projects with limited guidance.
• Incorporate feedback from engineers into deliverables.

Skills

Six years of design experience

AutoCAD

Substation design knowledge

Single-line diagrams

Grounding and lightning protection

Electrical assemblies and cable plans

Independent project handling

Team coordination

Mentoring junior designers

Education

AAS in CAD or Eng Tech or related field

Tools

MicroStation

ProjectWise

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Title: Substation DesignerJob Description

Responsibilities

• Develop substation design layouts using scoping information and general guidance from a design engineer.

• Independently create 2-D drawings and 3-D models of electrical substation features and components, including transformers, circuit breakers, and related equipment using MicroStation.

• Develop layouts of parts and assemblies in both 2-D and 3-D formats to support construction and installation activities.

• Modify and update existing models, assemblies, and layouts to reflect design changes and project updates.

• Apply and maintain part naming and numbering conventions, as well as file naming and management protocols, to ensure consistent documentation.

• Create or modify physical drawings such as single-line diagrams, station location plans, electrical assemblies, cable and conduit plans, cable schedules, grounding plans, duct bank designs and layouts, and other detailed drawings required to construct an electrical substation with minimal guidance from the project lead engineer.

• Use ProjectWise or similar project documentation systems to track all design modifications and new designs.

• Handle complex design projects without supervision, ensuring quality, accuracy, and adherence to project requirements.

• Coordinate with team members from other departments involved in substation design projects to ensure alignment and resolve design issues.

• Supervise and mentor less experienced designers, providing guidance, feedback, and technical support.

• Check and validate project drawings, including reviewing the work of peers and subordinates for accuracy and completeness.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for substation design within the team and provide technical input as needed.

• Function as project lead on small, less complicated projects with minimal guidance from an engineer.

• Work under the supervision of engineers, incorporating their direction and feedback into design deliverables.

Essential Skills

• At least six years of experience designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevation views, and section views, and creating detailed bills of material for electrical or similar projects.

• At least six years of design experience using AutoCAD.

• Strong knowledge of substation design, including physical substation layout and utility-related requirements.

• Ability to create and interpret single-line diagrams, station location plans, and other substation engineering drawings.

• Experience developing grounding and lightning protection designs for substations.

• Proficiency in creating and modifying electrical assemblies, cable and conduit plans, cable schedules, and duct bank designs and layouts.

• Ability to check and validate design packages and drawing sets for accuracy and constructability (experience preferred).

• Familiarity with part naming and numbering conventions and file management protocols for engineering documentation.

• Ability to handle complex projects independently while meeting quality and schedule expectations.

• Strong coordination and communication skills to work effectively with engineers and cross-functional teams.

• Capability to supervise and mentor junior designers in a technical setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design, or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with MicroStation for creating 2-D drawings and 3-D models of substation components.

• Experience with ProjectWise or similar systems for project documentation and design tracking.

• Background in substation engineering and utility substation design.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools is beneficial.

• Demonstrated ability to act as a subject matter expert in substation design.

• Experience leading smaller projects or workstreams within a design team.

Work Environment

This role is based in a professional engineering office environment that is generally quiet and conducive to focused design work. Teamwork is highly encouraged and collaboration with engineers and other designers occurs frequently. The dress code is business casual. Work is primarily computer-based, using CAD and project documentation tools to produce detailed substation designs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orlando, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orlando, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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