Substation Physical Designer

Atlanta, Georgia Temporary USD55 - USD65 per hour Hybrid working View Job Description
We are seeking a Physical Substation Designer with 7+ years of experience supporting medium- to extra-high-voltage substation projects. This individual will lead physical design efforts from concept through construction, developing layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding plans, and detailed design packages. The role works closely with engineering, project management, and cross-functional teams to deliver utility infrastructure projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
  • Exposure to large-scale utility infrastructure projects
  • Contract-to-hire with long-term growth potential

About Our Client

Our client is a growing engineering and infrastructure organization supporting utility, transmission, substation, and grid modernization projects across North America. Their teams deliver critical power delivery solutions that improve reliability, expand electrical capacity, and support long-term energy infrastructure growth. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers strong long-term career potential and exposure to complex, high-impact projects.

Job Description

  • Lead physical substation design efforts for projects ranging from 69kV through 500kV+
  • Develop complete physical design packages including general arrangement drawings, plans, elevations, sections, and equipment layouts
  • Produce grounding plans, conduit layouts, cable trench designs, and station layouts
  • Coordinate equipment placement and electrical clearances to meet utility and client standards
  • Support design development from conceptual engineering through construction support
  • Partner with Protection & Control, Civil, Structural, Transmission Line, and Project Management teams
  • Review vendor drawings and integrate manufacturer requirements into final deliverables
  • Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure design accuracy and compliance
  • Support field activities including RFIs, drawing revisions, and issue resolution during construction
  • Mentor junior designers and support technical development across project teams
  • Maintain schedules and communicate design status across multiple active 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

A successful Substation Physical Designer should have:

  • 7+ years of physical substation design experience within utility, consulting, EPC, or power delivery environments
  • Experience supporting substations from 69kV through 500kV+
  • Strong understanding of substation equipment including transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, bus systems, grounding systems, and station layouts
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
  • Ability to interpret utility standards, engineering drawings, and construction documentation
  • Experience managing design deliverables independently across multiple projects

What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate ranging from $595to $65 per hour, based on experience and expertise.
  • Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Contract-to-hire with long-term growth potential
  • Exposure to large-scale utility infrastructure projects
  • Collaborative and technically strong team environment
  • Competitive compensation and opportunity for conversion



If you're ready to bring your design expertise to a rewarding role, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Lauren Just
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7052206

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Atlanta
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Lauren Just
Job Reference
JN-062026-7052206
Job Nature
Hybrid working