Senior Substation Physical Designer

Senior Substation Physical Designer

Design high-voltage 12kV-500kV+ substation projects. Work with a collaborative, experienced Power Delivery team.

Join a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm delivering innovative solutions for utility infrastructure across NorthAmerica. The team partners with electric utilities, renewable developers, and industrial clients to design and modernize transmission, distribution, and substation facilities that improve grid reliability and support the evolving energy industry.

Job Description

• Develop physical design packages for AIS and GIS substations ranging from 12kV-500kV+.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings including:
• • General arrangement plans
  • Plan and elevation views
  • Equipment layouts
  • Control building layouts
  • Conduit and trench plans
  • Grounding layouts
  • Lightning protection plans
  • Bus and rigid bus layouts
  • Structural steel and foundation drawings
• Prepare material take-offs (MTOs) and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Coordinate physical design with Protection & Controls, Civil/Structural, Transmission Line, and Project Management teams.
• Perform site walkdowns and incorporate field conditions into design packages.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with client standards, NEC, NESC, IEEE, and utility specifications.
• Support construction by responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and incorporating as-built revisions.
• Lead design reviews with internal teams and clients.
• Mentor junior designers and provide technical guidance on drafting standards and best practices.

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.

A successful Senior Substation Physical Designer should have:

• 8+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Experience designing utility substations from 69kV-500kV (higher voltage preferred).
• Strong knowledge of:
• • Physical layout design
  • Grounding systems
  • Conduit and cable routing
  • Bus design
  • Equipment clearances
  • Structural coordination
• Experience supporting EPC, utility, or consulting engineering projects.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $150,000 USD annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible hybrid or remote work options (role/location dependent).
• Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing Power Delivery team.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading transmission and substation projects that shape the future of the electric grid.

If you are passionate about substation design and thrive in a professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact Lauren Just Quote job ref JN-072026-7062582

Job Summary

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D

Industry: Energy & Natural Resources

Location: Houston

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant Name: Lauren Just

Job Reference: JN-072026-7062582

Job Nature: Hybrid working