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Substation Designer II

Raleigh, North Carolina Temporary USD30 - USD50 per hour Hybrid working View Job Description
The Substation Physical Project Designer supports high‑ and extra‑high‑voltage substation projects by leading physical design efforts, producing and reviewing detailed drawings, coordinating with engineers and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with codes, standards, and client requirements from concept through construction.
  • Support complex substation projects with real client and field impact
  • Visibility and ownership on projects with growth track to leadership

About Our Client

The client is a leading energy provider supporting critical power infrastructure projects across high‑ and extra‑high‑voltage systems. They prioritize safety, quality, and compliance while investing in long‑term system reliability, modernization, and collaborative partnerships to deliver complex substation solutions.

Job Description

Working under the direction of Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s) your role will encompass the following:

  • Preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, analyses, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage).
  • Preparation of calculations, design sketches and redline drawings.
  • Working with Designers and CADD Technicians to develop drawings in accordance with national design standards, safety codes and project specifications and requirements.
  • Developing design deliverables including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA schemes, communications plans, substation physical layouts, material lists, conduit and cable sizing/routing, AC and DC systems calculations and sizing, and substation grounding.
  • Performing site visits during the design, construction and as-built phases of projects



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

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Associate Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience.
  • 5+ years of substation physical design experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Strong ability to visualize equipment details, phase‑to‑ground and phase‑to‑phase clearances.
  • Ability to multitask across multiple projects.
  • Strong 3D visualization ability without the use of computer tools.



Valued Knowledge / Skills

  • Associate Degree in Computer‑Aided Design.
  • Familiarity with Bentley Substation, Inventor SDS, and BlueBeam.
  • Experience with ground‑based Lidar and converting point‑cloud data to vector files.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • Understanding of engineering technology and how various equipment integrates within a technical design.



What's on Offer

  • Hourly pay between $30 and $50, depending on experience.
  • Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Opportunity to work in a key role within the energy and natural resources sector.
  • A temporary position offering hands-on experience with impactful projects.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Project Manager T&D to make a meaningful impact. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Long-term contract opportunity with contract-to-hire intent after 6-12 months; based on performance and project needs.
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x, with strong potential for additional hours during peak project phases.
  • Opportunity to travel to project sites nationwide supporting major power delivery projects, with all travel expenses covered.
  • Work on high-impact transmission and substation infrastructure projects supporting grid modernization and reliability initiatives across the U.S.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits available.
  • Join a firm consistently recognized as a "Top Place to Work" for five consecutive years, known for its collaborative engineering culture and commitment to employee development.
  • Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers and project teams on some of the industry's most complex and large-scale energy projects.



If you're ready to take on this rewarding role as a Substation Designer II in Raleigh, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Dom Delia
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7043872

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Raleigh
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Dom Delia
Job Reference
JN-062026-7043872
Job Nature
Hybrid working