Senior Substation Physical Designer
Michael Page International
- Phoenix, Arizona
- 30+ days ago
- $140,000–$150,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
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. Join a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm delivering innovative solutions for utility infrastructure across North America.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $140,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Senior Substation Physical Designer
Design high-voltage 12kV-500kV+ substation projects. Work with a collaborative, experienced Power Delivery team.
About Our Client
Join a nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm delivering innovative solutions for utility infrastructure across North America. 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.
The Successful Applicant
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 annual salary ranging from $140,000 to $150,000 USD. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. 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.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Substation Physical Designer to advance their career. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today!
About Company
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.