Substation Designer

Brooksource; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Substation Designer in Orlando, FL to join the design team. The role supports diverse substation projects, producing electrical schematics, layouts, and power system drawings using MicroStation and AutoCAD.

The first 90 days focus on learning client standards; later, independent assignments and collaboration with project managers and offshore teams will follow. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of substation or related design experience, proficiency in 2D/3D drafting, and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in drafting/design technology or equivalent with 3+ years of related design experience
• High School Diploma/equivalent with 3+ years of substation/transmission/distribution design experience
• Proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD; 2D/3D drawing capability

Responsibilities

• Create electrical schematics, substation layouts, grid plans and other power system drawings
• Plan and develop production drawings, perform calculations, refine sketches
• Update designs, redlines, and comply with client standards and codes
• Coordinate across project teams and interface with offshore support as needed
• Ensure drawings meet scope, budget, and schedule
• Organize and maintain project drawings and files

Skills

MicroStation

AutoCAD

2D/3D drafting

communication

problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in drafting/design technology

High School Diploma/equivalent

Tools

Revit

Inventor 3D

AutoCAD Electrical (ACE)

Job description

Orlando, Florida

On-Site Role (No remote/hybrid)

Compensation: $45 - $49/hr (6 Month Contract-to-Hire, Eligible for flex 9/80)

About The Role

Our client, anationally recognized, 100% employee-owned engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm, is seeking a Substation Designer to support the substation design team and work on independent projects.

The Substation Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical design, and preparation of construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a substation design team. This role will train directly under the team's senior designer and a second lead, taking on some of their workload while supporting billability on another account. The first 90 days will focus on learning client standards and systems (may include some drafting); independent assignments follow after that. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a nationally recognized EPC firm.

What You'll Do

• Support substation design work, including creating electrical schematics, substation layouts, grid plans, and other electrical power system drawings using MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Plan and develop drawings for production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations for assignments of increasing variety and complexity
• Execute design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing system components, and refining rough sketches
• Implement changes to designs or sketches, and update redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects
• Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and support project design work
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements
• Review design drawings for quality assurance, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, and schedule
• Organize and maintain project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical, well-structured manner
• Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats for project and client coordination
• Interface with an offshore support team on a limited, flexible basis (roughly 1 hour a week); not required during the first 90 days
• Comply with all company policies and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring

• Associate's Degree in drafting/design technology and minimum 3+ years of related design experience (drafting experience alone does not meet this requirement), OR High School Diploma/equivalent with 3+ years of related substation, transmission, or distribution design experience
• Proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD
• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems
• Substation design background preferred; transmission/distribution design experience acceptable
• Revit experience is a plus but not required; Inventor 3D experience is an acceptable transferable alternative
• AutoCAD Electrical (ACE) experience is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues and accomplish objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail

EEO STATEMENT

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

PAY DISCLAIMER

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Disclaimer

Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.