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Senior Substation Physical Designer

New Orleans, Louisiana Permanent USD140,000 - USD150,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Senior Substation Physical Designer will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and managing physical layouts and detailed drawings for high-voltage substations. This role requires expertise in substation design and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions in the energy and natural resources sector.
  • Design high-voltage 12kV-500kV+ substation projects.
  • Senior Substation Physical Designer

About Our Client

The hiring company is a medium-sized organization specializing in providing business services within the energy and natural resources industry. They are committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high standards in all aspects of their work.

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 per year.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits (MDV).
  • 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 a skilled Senior Substation Physical Designer looking for a permanent opportunity, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career!

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7062589

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
New Orleans
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-072026-7062589
Job Nature
Hybrid working