Job Description
Senior Substation Physical Designer
Our client is a leading engineering and infrastructure services firm specializing in power delivery, substation, transmission, and utility projects across North America. Known for technical excellence and a strong project pipeline, they partner with utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial clients to design and deliver critical energy infrastructure that supports grid modernization and long-term reliability.
Job Description
- Develop physical design packages for transmission and distribution substations ranging from 12kV through 500kV.
- Create site plans, equipment layouts, elevations, sections, grounding plans, conduit plans, and cable trench layouts.
- Produce detailed design drawings utilizing AutoCAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or Bentley Substation.
- Prepare and modify general arrangements, control building layouts, foundation plans, and steel structure drawings.
- Coordinate physical substation designs with protection and controls, civil, structural, and electrical engineering teams.
- Perform equipment spacing and clearance reviews in accordance with utility and industry standards.
- Support constructability reviews and resolve design conflicts throughout project execution.
- Conduct field visits and support site walkdowns as needed to verify existing conditions.
- Incorporate client standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements into design deliverables.
- Prepare construction-ready drawing packages and support project documentation efforts.
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:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting, Design, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in substation physical design.
- Experience supporting utility, EPC, consulting engineering, or power delivery projects.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley Substation, or similar design software.
- Knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment including:
- Power transformers
- Circuit breakers
- Disconnect switches
- Bus systems
- Surge arresters
- Instrument transformers
- Control buildings
- Understanding of electrical clearances, grounding systems, and substation layout principles.
- Ability to interpret engineering calculations, equipment specifications, and design standards.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary ranging from $135,000 to $150,000 annually.
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible work arrangements
- Career advancement opportunities
- Exposure to large-scale transmission and energy infrastructure projects
- Collaborative engineering environment
Interested? Apply today.
Contact Lauren Just Quote job ref JN-082026-7081426
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Engineering Design and R&D
Industry: Energy & Natural Resources
Where: Kansas City
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Lauren Just
Job Reference: JN-082026-7081426
Job Nature: Hybrid working
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $135,000–$150,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- Alternative Energyunmatched
- AutoCADunmatched
- Bentley MicroStationunmatched
- Circuit Breakersunmatched
- Construction Drawingsunmatched
- Detail Orientedunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electricityunmatched
- Energy & Utilitiesunmatched
- Engineering Consultingunmatched
- Engineering Drawingunmatched
- Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
- Equipment Specificationunmatched
- High Voltage (HV)unmatched
- Industrial Designunmatched
- Industrial Developmentunmatched
- Industry Standardsunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Power Engineeringunmatched
- Project Executionunmatched
- Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
- Software Designunmatched
- Structural Engineeringunmatched
- Support Documentationunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
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