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Toth & Associates, Inc.Posted 1 week ago

Substation Designer

$62,400–$114,400 year

On-siteSpringfield, Missouri, United States

Part TimeBachelors Degree

Job Summary

Develop physical layouts and detailed designs for new substations, expansions, upgrades, and equipment replacement projects. Create and maintain accurate 2D CAD drawings, models, plans, elevations, sections, and design details. Ensure designs meet applicable industry standards, client specifications, safety requirements, and established engineering practices. Coordinate with electrical, civil, and structural engineering teams to develop integrated, constructible designs. Review equipment and vendor drawings to incorporate dimensions, connection requirements, and other critical project information. Evaluate equipment arrangements, electrical clearances, accessibility, maintenance requirements, and future expansion needs. Identify and help resolve design conflicts, clearance concerns, and constructability issues throughout the design process. Prepare design documentation, equipment schedules, and supporting project information using Microsoft Office tools. Participate in design reviews, quality control efforts, and project coordination meetings to ensure project accuracy and consistency. Support projects through all phases of design, from initial concept development through construction-ready deliverables.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in drafting, design technology, engineering technology, CAD, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a related technical field with 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in utility, substation, transmission & distribution, industrial electrical, or similar infrastructure design
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications

Desired Qualifications

  • Substation design experience
  • Utility substation design (12.47 kV - 230 kV)
  • Knowledge of electrical clearances, equipment spacing, grounding, conduit & cable design, lightning protection, lighting, electrical schematics, AC and DC services, substation batteries, and related substation elements
  • Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NESC, and NEC standards
  • Experience with multidisciplinary coordination

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