AutoCAD, Construction Drawings, Construction Engineering, Consulting, Delivery Management, Design Services, Electrical Components, Electricity, Engineering Drawing, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Reliability Engineering, Schedule Development, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design
Substation Physical DesignerOur client is a growing engineering and infrastructure organization supporting utility, transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects across North America. Their teams deliver critical power delivery solutions that improve reliability, expand electrical capacity, and support long-term energy infrastructure growth. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers strong long-term career potential and exposure to complex, high-impact projects.Job DescriptionLead physical substation design efforts for projects ranging from 69kV through 500kV+Develop complete physical design packages including general arrangement drawings, plans, elevations, sections, and equipment layoutsProduce grounding plans, conduit layouts, cable trench designs, and station layoutsCoordinate equipment placement and electrical clearances to meet utility and client standardsSupport design development from conceptual engineering through construction supportPartner with Protection & Control, Civil, Structural, Transmission Line, and Project Management teamsReview vendor drawings and integrate manufacturer requirements into final deliverablesPerform QA/QC reviews to ensure design accuracy and complianceSupport field activities including RFIs, drawing revisions, and issue resolution during constructionMentor junior designers and support technical development across project teamsMaintain schedules and communicate design status across multiple active projectsThe Successful Applicant7+ years of physical substation design experience within utility, consulting, EPC, or power delivery environmentsExperience supporting substations from 69kV through 500kV+Strong understanding of substation equipment including transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, bus systems, grounding systems, and station layoutsProficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStationAbility to interpret utility standards, engineering drawings, and construction documentationExperience managing design deliverables independently across multiple projectsWhat's on OfferCompetitive hourly pay ranging from $55 to $65, depending on experience.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.Contract-to-hire with long-term growth potentialExposure to large-scale utility infrastructure projectsCollaborative and technically strong team environmentCompetitive compensation and opportunity for conversionIf you're ready to bring your expertise as a Substation Physical Designer to a rewarding temporary role, we encourage you to apply today!Contact Lauren Just Quote job ref JN-062026-7052267M
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.
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10,000 employees or more
Staffing/Employment Agencies
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