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Sr. Substation Designer

System One

Senior Substation Designer

Atlanta, GA

System One is currently seeking a Senior Substation Designer on a direct hire position located in Atlanta, GA. 

Substation Designer Responsibilities: 

  • Under general direction of a substation engineer, use accepted practices to prepare documents such as drawings and bills of materials which are used to build, operate and maintain electric power substations.
  • Works primarily from verbal instructions or notes, in close support of the substation engineer and other designers.
  • The key responsibilities for both physical and controls designers are listed below.
  • From minimal verbal instructions or notes and using accepted practices and standards, use AutoCAD as directed by the substation design engineer to create or revise drawings that detail electric power substations from 4kV to 500kV.
  • Physical designer responsibilities includes, but not limited to the following:
  • Arrangement of substation structures, equipment and their foundations.
  • Develop section views and other detail drawings that show how structures, equipment and bus work are installed.
  • Layout of conduits and other raceway.
  • Ground grid design and equipment grounding.
  • Develop bill of materials for structural steel and other outdoor equipment and materials.
  • Control designer responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
  • Development of single and three line diagrams.
  • Development of schematics and wiring diagrams for major substation equipment as well as auxiliary equipment such as AC and DC distribution panels and various junction boxes.
  • Develop bill of materials, SCADA point assignment sheets and cable pull lists.
  • Develop and maintain up to date CAD drafting standards.
  • Trains and directs the work of other designers and CAD drafters, checking for accuracy and efficiency, according to accepted procedures.
  • As assigned, perform other duties as required in the engineering and construction of electric power substations.

Substation Designer Requirements: 

  • Generally requires an associate degree in engineering technology from an ABET accredited college or university.
  • Must have 8 to 10 years of CAD design experience preferably in the electric utility industry.
  • A combination of education and a demonstrated related experience may be substituted in lieu of education requirements.
  • Requires good communication skills and demonstrated skills in CAD drafting techniques and applications.

Direct Hire 

Location: Atlanta, GA 

Pay Rate: $85,000 - $90,000/yr 

  • Office position with one telework day a week 

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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