Designer III - Physical Substation

The organization delivers end-to-end solutions spanning planning, design, construction, and program management, helping customers expand system capacity, enhance grid reliability. This role is responsible for creating physical substation design packages, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring designs are delivered safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Substation Designer to support the development and delivery of transmission and distribution substation projects. This role is responsible for creating physical substation design packages, coordinating with engineering teams, and ensuring designs are delivered safely, accurately, and on schedule. The Designer will also contribute to project planning, cost estimating, client support, and mentoring junior team members.Key Responsibilities

• Develop complete physical substation design packages, including site layouts, equipment arrangements, elevations, grounding, grading, fencing, and structural details.
• Produce construction-ready drawings using AutoCAD and ensure compliance with utility and industry standards.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and other engineering disciplines throughout project execution.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating efforts.
• Interface with utility clients to review deliverables, resolve design challenges, and provide technical support.
• Conduct site visits as needed to address field issues and support construction activities.
• Review and guide the work of junior designers and drafters while promoting design quality and consistency.
• Assist with proposals, scope development, and other project support activities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Work on critical grid infrastructure projectsTake ownership of design deliverables and supporting continued growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in substation physical design within the power delivery or utility industry.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and preparation of engineering drawing packages.
• Strong understanding of physical substation design, including layouts, grounding plans, grading, equipment foundations, and support structures.
• Experience interpreting engineering specifications and coordinating multi-discipline designs.
• Knowledge of utility industry standards, NEC, and NESC requirements.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with clients and project teams.

Preferred Experience

• Field or construction experience supporting substation installations.
• Experience developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Foundation, pier, or structural steel design experience is a plus.
• Previous experience mentoring junior designers or leading design efforts on utility projects.

A leading provider of transmission and substation engineering, procurement, and construction services supporting utilities and energy clients across North America. The organization delivers end-to-end solutions spanning planning, design, construction, and program management, helping customers expand system capacity, enhance grid reliability.

• Hourly pay between $40 and $55, depending on experience.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.

Interested? Apply today.