Job Description
Substation Physical Designer IIIThe 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.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 projectsMPI 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.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 $60, 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.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 advance your career as a Substation Physical Designer III, apply today!
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $35–$60 Per Hour |
| 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.
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