Lead Physical Substation Designer

Michael Page International

Wilmington, Delaware

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75–$85 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Temporary
SKILLS
AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, Best Practices, Brownfield Redevelopment, Calendar Management, Construction, Design Services, Electrical Components, Electricity, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Management, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Industry Standards, Leadership, MPI, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Multitasking, National Electrical Code, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design
LOCATION
Wilmington, Delaware
POSTED
1 day ago
Job TitleLead Physical Substation DesignerJob DescriptionLead physical design execution for greenfield and brownfield substations supporting transmission and utility infrastructure projects. Develop and oversee substation physical packages including general arrangement drawings, electrical equipment layouts, section and elevation views, control house layouts, raceway and conduit plans, grounding plans and details, cable routing and cable schedules, structural loading and equipment interfaces. Coordinate physical design for AIS and GIS substations ranging from 34.5kV-765kV. Produce and review detailed design deliverables using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation. Support transformer placement, bus configurations, line exits, and constructability reviews. Interface with engineers, project managers, construction teams, and utility clients to maintain alignment on scope, schedule, and technical requirements. Perform QA/QC reviews and maintain compliance with utility and industry standards. Lead multidisciplinary coordination with civil, structural, P&C, and transmission line teams. Review vendor drawings and incorporate equipment requirements into final design packages. Support field activities including site visits, constructability reviews, RFIs, and as-built updates. Mentor junior and mid-level designers and establish drafting and design best practices. Support estimating, scheduling, and resource planning for physical design 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.The Successful ApplicantA successful Lead Physical Substation Designer should have:Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Engineering, or related field preferred.8+ years of substation physical design experience within utility, consulting, or EPC environments.Demonstrated experience designing substations from 69kV-500kV+ preferred.Strong understanding of physical substation layout and equipment arrangement, raceway and grounding design, utility construction practices, electrical clearances and constructability.Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley Substation (preferred), Bluebeam.Familiarity with utility and industry standards including NESC, IEEE, NEC, utility client specifications.Prior experience leading teams and coordinating across multiple projects preferred.What's on OfferCompetitive hourly pay range of $75 to $85, based on experience.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.Lead high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects.Direct influence on technical standards and project delivery.Clear growth path into Design Manager or Engineering leadership.Long-term backlog and exposure to large utility capital programs.If you are passionate about substation design and want to contribute to innovative energy projects, we encourage you to apply today!Contact Lauren Just Quote job ref JN-072026-7053521Job SummarySector: Engineering & ManufacturingSub Sector: Engineering Design and R&DIndustry: Energy & Natural ResourcesLocation: WilmingtonContract Type: TemporaryConsultant Name: Lauren JustJob Reference: JN-072026-7053521Job Nature: Hybrid working

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/