Substation Designer
Summary
In-office Substation Designer developing physical layouts and detailed 2D CAD designs for electric utility substation projects. Coordinates with electrical, civil, and structural engineers to produce constructible designs that meet industry codes, electrical clearances, and client specifications.
Qualified candidates applying directly to Toth are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to 5% of the annual base salary. This bonus is subject to the applicable policies.
We are seeking an in office Substation Designer to support the design and development of electric utility substation projects. This role works closely with engineers, CAD Technicians, and project teams to develop safe, reliable, and constructible substation layouts and design packages. The ideal candidate has strong technical design experience and knowledge of utility electrical systems.
The Substation Designer will develop physical substation layouts and ensure equipment arrangements, electrical clearances, and physical spacings comply with applicable industry codes, standards, and client requirements. This position requires a strong combination of technical design knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop physical layouts and detailed designs for new 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.