["Senior Substation Physical Designer - Grid","Senior Substation Physical Designer - Grid"]

Senior Substation Physical Designer - Grid

Our client is a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure firm specializing in electric utility transmission, distribution, and substation projects. They support major utilities and energy providers with grid expansion, modernization,renewable energy interconnections, and critical power infrastructure programs, delivering innovative solutions that enhance system reliability and performance.

Job Description

• Lead physical design efforts for transmission and distribution substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV+.
• Develop general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, grounding plans, conduit and cable trench layouts, and control building layouts.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, protection & controls, transmission line, and construction teams.
• Support equipment integration including transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, CTs, PTs, capacitor banks, and associated substation equipment.
• Prepare construction drawing packages, material takeoffs, and bill of materials.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, NESC, IEEE, NEC, and client requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and project coordination meetings.
• Provide technical guidance to junior designers and support construction through RFI responses and design clarifications.

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

• 8+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Experience supporting utility, EPC, or engineering consulting projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Strong understanding of substation layouts, electrical clearances, grounding systems, bus configurations, and utility design standards.
• Experience supporting transmission and distribution substations, including greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Experience with 69kV-500kV transmission substations.
• Utility client experience with investor-owned, municipal, or cooperative utilities.
• Experience supporting renewable energy interconnections and grid modernization programs.
• Familiarity with Bentley ProjectWise, Autodesk Vault, or 3D substation modeling tools.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $70 to $85, paid in USD.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision (MDV) benefits.

If you are passionate about substation design and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

Job summary:

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D

Industry: Energy & Natural Resources

Where: Houston

Contract Type: Temporary