Substation Physical Designer

Duration: 3 years Contract

Assignment Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm

PPE Required: Hard hat, Safety glasses, Steeled Toes Boots, and Work Gloves, Hearing Protection

The Planet Group is seeking a Substation Physical Designer responsible for developing 2D and 3D design drawings for Transmission & Distribution electrical substations, while supporting design standards and standardization efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and modify detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for substation physical design
• Develop layouts including:
• Foundation, grounding, and conduit layouts
• Switchgear and switch house layouts
• Substation layouts and electrical bus design
• Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A)
• Develop material takeoffs and specifications (stock, non-stock, and fabricated materials)
• Transmit drawing packages and documentation through internal engineering systems
• Coordinate with engineers, project teams, and cross-functional departments
• Interface with vendors, manufacturers, and internal committees to resolve design/material issues
• Support construction, field services, maintenance, and project management teams
• Participate in site visits (pre-, during, and post-construction); ~25% travel required

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology OR
• Associate degree + 5+ years of related experience OR
• High school diploma + 8+ years of relevant industry experience

Experience

• Background in transmission and/or distribution substation design or operations
• Strong understanding of substation equipment and utility grid operations
• Working knowledge of electrical power system fundamentals
• Familiarity with NESC, NEC, and OSHA safety standards
• Experience creating physical designs from single-line or three-line diagrams
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools (Inventor, SDS, or Map 3D)
• Experience with document management and estimating systems preferred
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools is a plus

Strong Microsoft Office skills required