Senior Substation Designer

The Haskell Company

. Produce physical and electrical substation design packages for medium to high voltage projects from 15kV–500kV .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in producing physical and electrical substation design packages for medium to high voltage projects, with proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation. Capable of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior designers while ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes.

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Substation Physical Design ExperienceProficiency In AutoCADUnderstanding Of Substation EquipmentFamiliarity With IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSIExperience With MicroStation

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Hard Skills

Substation Physical DesignElectrical Drawing InterpretationGrounding StudiesConductor SizingVoltage Drop Analysis3D ModelingDrafting SkillsLayout SkillsDesign OversightQuality Checks

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyTeam CollaborationMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationAutoCAD ElectricalSubstation Design SuiteCivil 3DInventorRevit

Industry Keywords

Medium To High Voltage ProjectsUtilityEPC EnvironmentsClient-Specific CodesDesign PackagesField SupportSite VisitsDesign ReviewsProject MilestonesControl Buildings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce physical and electrical substation design packages for medium to high voltage projects from 15kV–500kV
Create general arrangements, equipment layouts, elevations, section views, grounding and lightning protection plans
Develop conduit, cable trench, raceway, foundation, steel structure, control building, cable tray, lighting, grounding, site plan, and bill of materials drawings
Coordinate with engineers and drafters to ensure designs meet project requirements and industry standards
Interpret one-line and three-line diagrams to develop complete physical drawings
Apply IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and client-specific codes and standards
Incorporate vendor equipment drawings and specifications into design packages
Collaborate with electrical and civil engineers, protection and control teams, and project managers to meet milestones
Attend project kickoff meetings, design reviews, and client interface discussions
Provide field support and perform site visits to verify design accuracy and resolve construction issues
Conduct quality checks and peer reviews of design work
Mentor junior designers and drafters
Provide design oversight on multiple projects and manage design deliverables
Support proposal efforts with design estimates, scopes of work, and schedule input

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of substation physical design experience, preferably in utility or EPC environments
Associate degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent work experience considered
Proficiency in AutoCAD, with strong drafting and layout skills
Understanding of substation equipment including transformers, breakers, switches, and buswork
Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and client-specific requirements
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, including one-line diagrams and schematics
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
8–10+ years of substation physical design experience
Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD Electrical, or Substation Design Suite (SDS)
Experience with Civil 3D, Inventor, or Revit for 3D modeling and visualization
Experience supporting physical design for control buildings, including indoor panel layout, AC/DC load centers, and cable tray
Familiarity with power system calculations such as grounding studies, conductor sizing, or voltage drop analysis is a plus
Ability to visit other locations and perform site visits
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds
Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, and visual acuity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer protections for race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, and protected veteran status
Reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008
Drug-Free Workplace