Substation Designer — CAD Layouts for Build-Ready Projects

Toth and Associates, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Medical coverage

401(k) with match

Discretionary bonuses

Bonding leave

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA options

Education assistance

Job summary

Toth and Associates, Inc. in Billings, MT is seeking an in‑office Substation Designer to develop safe, reliable substation layouts and design packages.

This role collaborates with engineers and CAD technicians to produce constructible designs that meet industry codes and client requirements. You will develop physical layouts, verify clearances, and prepare design documentation using Microsoft Office tools while coordinating across electrical, civil, and structural teams.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in drafting, design technology, engineering technology, CAD, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Bachelor'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.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical layouts and detailed designs for 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.

Skills

Substation design experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Coordination across teams

Education

Associate's degree in drafting, design technology, engineering technology, CAD, or related field

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Tools

CAD (2D)

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Toth and Associates, Inc. in Billings, MT is seeking an in‑office Substation Designer to develop safe, reliable substation layouts and design packages.

This role collaborates with engineers and CAD technicians to produce constructible designs that meet industry codes and client requirements. You will develop physical layouts, verify clearances, and prepare design documentation using Microsoft Office tools while coordinating across electrical, civil, and structural teams.