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Substation Designer

Actalent
New Albany, OH Contractor
POSTED ON 10/30/2025 CLOSED ON 12/30/2025

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Job Title: Substation Designer
Job Description

Join a dynamic team where passion meets purpose. Our organization supports critical engineering initiatives that are transforming the way companies operate globally. With nearly four decades of experience, we offer scalable talent solutions and expert engineering services. As a Substation Designer, you will be part of the substation department, developing construction drawings for substations with guidance from experienced designers and engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Create 3-D models of electrical substation features and components, such as transformers and circuit breakers, using MicroStation with support from senior designers.
  • Design layouts of parts and assemblies in both 2-D and 3-D drawings.
  • Modify and update existing models, assemblies, and layouts to incorporate design changes.
  • Work with part naming and numbering conventions, and manage file naming and protocols.
  • Create or modify physical drawings, including single line diagrams, station location plans, electrical assemblies, cable and conduit plans, cable schedules, grounding plans, duct bank designs, and other essential details for substation construction.
  • Utilize ProjectWise for project documentation to track design modifications and new designs with guidance from senior designers.
  • Collaborate closely under the supervision of higher-level designers and engineers.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in substation design and physical layout planning.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and CAD drafting.
  • Five to eight years of experience designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, and detailed bills of material.
  • Five to eight years of 3D design experience using MicroStation or AutoCAD.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology.
  • Equivalent experience and/or education in relevant fields.
Work Environment

This position is based in a quiet engineering office environment with a business casual dress code. Teamwork is highly encouraged and frequently practiced, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Albany, Ohio.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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