Substation Designer

ACTalent; Roanoke (VA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Substation Designer to develop construction drawings for substations. You will produce 2D layouts and 3D models, supervise junior designers, and ensure drawings meet project needs with minimal supervision.

The role is based in Roanoke, VA, with a permanent employment type. Expect collaboration across engineering teams and exposure to project documentation in ProjectWise.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevations, sections, and BOMs.
• Six years of design experience using Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience checking design packages preferred.
• Associate degree in CAD/engineering tech or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation design layouts with guidance from Design Engineer.
• Create 2D drawings and 3D models of substation features using Inventor or MicroStation.
• Modify existing models and layouts to reflect design changes.
• Create drawings: single-line diagrams, station location plans, cable and duct layouts.
• Coordinate with other departments and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Substation design

2D/3D drafting

Education

Associate degree in CAD or engineering tech

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Job description

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. Were supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world.

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. Were supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world.

The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The designer will develop construction drawings for substations projects. They will supervise and mentor lower level designers.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• With scoping information and general guidance from Design Engineer, develop a substation design layout
• Independently develop 2-D drawings and 3-D models of electrical substation features and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, etc. using MicroStation or AutoDesk Inventor.
• Develop layout of parts and assemblies in 2-D and 3-D
• Modify and/ or update existing models, assemblies, and layouts to reflect changes to the design
• Work with part naming and numbering conventions; and file naming and management protocols
• 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 details and drawings that will provide sufficient detail and information to construct an electrical substation with minimal guidance of project lead engineer
• Use ProjectWise for project documentation to track all design modifications and new designs
• Handle complex projects without supervision
• Coordinate with people from other departments who are involved in a design project
• Supervise and mentor less experienced designers
• Check and validate drawings for the project and the drawings of peers and subordinates
• Will be considered a Subject Matter Expert for Substation Design
• Function as project lead on small, less complicated projects with little guidance from an engineer
• Work under supervision of engineers

Education And Experience Requirements

• Six years of experience designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevation views, section views, and creating detailed bills of material
• Six years of design experience using Autodesk Inventor
• Experience checking design packages preferred.
• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or equivalent experience and/or education

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Roanoke, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Roanoke, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.