Substation Physical Designer — 2D/3D Layouts & Field Work

Ampirical; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, and

Job summary

Ampirical is hiring for Substation Physical Designer I, II, or III in Covington, LA to develop physical design packages for substations from 12kV to 500kV. In-office role with potential field visits and travel.

We are primarily seeking a Designer II, with flexibility for a strong Designer I to grow. Proficiency in 2D/3D design and the ability to work with AutoCAD, P4A, and Inventor is preferred. Join a team that values detailed design and client collaboration.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience required for Designer I; progression with skill growth.
• Ability to work in both 2D and 3D design environments is beneficial.
• Familiarity with grounding, shielding, and lighting concepts is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develop and interpret substation layouts and physical design drawings.
• Support the creation of IFR, IFA, and IFC design packages.
• Interpret single-line and three-line diagrams to develop physical layouts.
• Produce general arrangements, elevations, section views, foundation layouts, grounding layouts, conduit layouts, and bills of material.
• Apply electrical, working, road, maintenance, and construction clearance requirements to substation designs.
• Apply knowledge of grounding, shielding, and lighting principles.
• Consider constructability of transmission lines, transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, and equipment.
• Use AutoCAD, P4A, Inventor, and related software.
• Review and incorporate vendor drawings into design deliverables.
• Follow governing codes including NESC, NEC, and IEEE.
• Support project schedules, budgets, QC, and client standards.
• Participate in field support, site visits, and documentation as needed.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, engineers, and team members.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam Revu

NESC/NEC/IEEE standards

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting, CAD, Engineering Design Technology, or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

P4A

Inventor

Job description

Ampirical is hiring for Substation Physical Designer I, II, or III in Covington, LA to develop physical design packages for substations from 12kV to 500kV. In-office role with potential field visits and travel.

We are primarily seeking a Designer II, with flexibility for a strong Designer I to grow. Proficiency in 2D/3D design and the ability to work with AutoCAD, P4A, and Inventor is preferred. Join a team that values detailed design and client collaboration.