Electrical Designer - Substations - Remote

Detroit, Michigan Permanent USD65,000 - USD110,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Electrical Designer, Substation to support the design and execution of substation projects across our Power & Energy team. This role will support both Physical Design and Protection & Controls (P&C) for a variety of utility, renewable interconnection, and power delivery projects.
  • Engineer & Design leading company supporting T&D grid mod projects
  • Fully remote position to grow project portfolios in power & energy

About Our Client

Our client is a leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the land development and energy markets. Voted on as a best place to work and recognized in the ENR Top 100 and fastest growing companies.

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a designer who enjoys working on technically detailed projects and wants exposure to the full substation design process, from layout and equipment arrangement through schematics, wiring, and construction support. The ideal candidate will have experience developing substation drawing packages, coordinating with engineers and designers across disciplines, and supporting projects from early design through IFC deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

  • * Support the design and development of substation physical and protection & controls drawing packages for new and existing substation projects
  • * Prepare and revise general arrangement drawings, plan and section views, equipment layouts, grounding plans, conduit and cable plans, control building layouts, and material take-offs
  • * Develop P&C design deliverables including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, relay wiring, cable schedules, and interconnection details
  • * Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, and other design staff to ensure deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with project scope and client standards
  • * Support project execution from conceptual design through detailed design and construction issue packages
  • * Review markups and incorporate design changes based on internal review, client comments, and field conditions
  • * Assist in maintaining drawing quality, design consistency, and adherence to applicable codes, standards, and utility requirements
  • * Work with multidisciplinary teams across substation, transmission, renewables, and interconnection-related projects
  • * Support construction and field activities as needed, including drawing updates, as-builts, and response to design questions

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

Qualifications:

  • * Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on design experience in electrical drafting/design
  • * Minimum of 3+ years of experience in substation design, with exposure to both Physical and Protection & Controls design work preferred
  • * Proficiency in AutoCAD required; experience with MicroStation is a plus
  • * Experience preparing substation design packages including layouts, sections, grounding, conduit, cable routing, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel details
  • * Understanding of substation equipment and design elements such as transformers, breakers, switches, bus arrangements, relay panels, control houses, and cable systems
  • * Familiarity with utility, renewable interconnection, and/or high-voltage substation projects is preferred



Preferred Experience:

  • * Experience supporting greenfield and brownfield substation projects
  • * Familiarity with client-specific utility standards and drafting requirements
  • * Experience supporting projects related to renewable energy interconnections, transmission, or power delivery infrastructure
  • * Ability to support both physical layout/design and P&C drafting/detailing across multiple project phases



What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay ranging from $30 to $55 USD.
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
  • Tenure Awards - Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

  • Competitive Compensation packages
  • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
  • 401K match
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment
  • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
  • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
  • Employee Referrals
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Match
  • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
  • Family Planning & IVF Benefits
  • Pet Insurance



If you're ready to advance your career as an Electrical Designer - Substations, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Dom Delia
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7026662

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Detroit
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Dom Delia
Job Reference
JN-052026-7026662
Job Nature
Hybrid working