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Senior Substation Physical Designer

Houston, Texas Permanent USD140,000 - USD150,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Senior Substation Physical Designer will lead the development of physical design packages for high-voltage substations, including equipment layouts, grounding, conduit, structural coordination, and construction drawings. This role partners with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality, constructible designs for utility and EPC projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV+.
  • 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 salary ranging from $140,000 to $150,000 USD annually.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 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.



If you are passionate about substation design and thrive in a professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7062582

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-072026-7062582
Job Nature
Hybrid working