Substation Designer

Job Title: Substation Physical Designer 2

Date Posted: 6/2/2026

Location: Birmingham AL 35243

Job Type: Contract Full-Time

Immediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL.

Estimated Duration: 3 years

Job Description:

·         This position is responsible for creating design drawings in 2D or 3D for the Company’s Transmission and Distribution electrical Substations and supporting the company's design criteria and standardization efforts.

·         The Designer will produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, AutoDesk 3D Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A), produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.

·         To further detail, the job responsibilities include the creation/modification of scaled 2D drawings and 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Switchgear Assembly Layouts, Substation Layouts, Switch House Layouts, Electrical Bus Design, etc.

·         The designer will specify and order material for electrical substation design packages, including stock, non-stock and shop fabricated material.

·         The Designer will transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.

·         The Designer will coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments associated with electrical Substation Design.

·         The Designer will interact with manufacturers, vendors, and the Company committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.

·         The Designer must provide support to the OPCO’s Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management and Substation Maintenance.

·         This position will require site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction.

·         Some overnight travel will be required.

·         This position will be located in Birmingham, AL.

Desired Qualifications:

·         The Substation Physical Designer 2 position requires 5-7 years of related experience and an accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or an associate degree.

·         This position is responsible for the Company’s Transmission and Distribution Substations design.

·         The position is responsible for providing engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for substation projects emphasizing safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.

·         This position requires approximately 25% travel.

Job responsibilities include:

·         Make safety a top priority using a safety first mentality, being highly productive with exceptional quality on design packages

·         Providing technical expertise, and guidance for inexperienced design personnel

·         Supporting Substation Field Services, Project Management, and other project stakeholders

·         Coordinating and communicating with associated departments

·         Supporting the Company’s design criteria and standardization effort providing support for storm restoration efforts

Skillsets and expertise required for this position include:

·         Basic discipline knowledge, problem-solving skills, some discretion making independent decisions based on procedure and review with supervisor

·         Understanding of Physical Design tools and applications (AutoCAD Electrical, TEAMS, Stomps, SCST Vault, Maximo)

·         Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

·         Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree -OR-

·         Associate Degree with at least 5 years of related industry experience -OR-

·         High school diploma with significant related industry experience of at least 8 years

Experience:

·         Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred.

·         Experience in Transmission and /or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.

·         Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.

·         Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.

·         Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.

·         Ability to create electrical Substation Physical drawings from a single line or three line diagram is preferred.

·         Ability to create/manipulate 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical Substations.

·         Experience using 3D modeling software (SDS Inventor, Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk 3D (P4A) is preferred.

·         AutoCAD training or experience is preferred.

·         Experience working with document management & estimating systems preferred.

·         Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software preferred.

·         Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

·         Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.

·         Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.

·         Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.

·         Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.

·         Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.

·         Must have the ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.

·         Must accurately enter weekly time and process business expense receipts promptly.

·         Must be able to envision equipment/materials and how they connect spatially inside three dimensional space.

·         Must be willing to travel (approximately 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.