Substation Designer – Power & Energy
| Company | Atwell |
|---|---|
| Location | Southfield, MI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in substation design—physical layout, protection & controls, or both.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD platforms.
- Experience working on utility-scale renewable energy or substation projects.
- Strong understanding of substation components, wiring, and electrical schematics.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed physical layout designs for high-voltage substations, including equipment arrangement, bus work, and grounding systems.
- Produce plan and elevation drawings, section views, and conduit routing using industry-standard CAD tools.
- Support physical design of structures such as steel supports, equipment pads, and foundations for substation infrastructure.
- Coordinate with electrical engineers and civil/structural teams to ensure integrated project design.
- Revise and update drawings based on redlines, project feedback, and engineering changes.
- Ensure all drawings meet project specifications, client standards, and applicable codes.
- Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for substation systems.
- Design control wiring for relays, SCADA, metering, alarms, and other protection devices.
- Assist with creating single-line diagrams, AC/DC elementary diagrams, and connection drawings.
- Perform revisions based on markups, design changes, and client-specific standards.
- Ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, and utility-specific standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and utility drafting standards is preferred.