Substation Physical Design Engineer

United Grid Solutions; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

United Grid Solutions seeks a Substation Designer with strong engineering tech background and 5–10 years of industry experience. The role focuses on creating physical drawing packages for substations and coordinating with construction teams.

You will engage with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely delivery. Responsibilities include guiding junior designers, producing detailed sketches and calculations, and maintaining project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) required or alternative.
• 2-4 years of experience with an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent).
• 5-10 years of experience with no degree as an alternative pathway.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering/technical guidance in identifying, analysing, and resolving problems.
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities.
• Prepare thorough technical correspondence, calculations, and sketches.
• Pursue continuous improvement of job-related technical knowledge and performance.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Understand and create substation physical arrangement drawing packages for construction.
• Support company goals and represent the company positively.
• Interact with customer’s internal technical personnel as needed.
• Maintain client relationships and monitor deliverables and schedules.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Site visiting capability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent)

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

United Grid Solutions seeks a Substation Designer with strong engineering tech background and 5–10 years of industry experience. The role focuses on creating physical drawing packages for substations and coordinating with construction teams.

You will engage with customers and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely delivery. Responsibilities include guiding junior designers, producing detailed sketches and calculations, and maintaining project schedules.