Substation Designer (Designer II)

Description

EPS Engineering Services, a member of the Asplundh federation of companies , is hiring for a Substation Designer (Designer II), for our Chippewa Falls, WI location!

EPS is a national leader in transmission & distribution engineering, protection & control, power system studies, SCADA/automation, and turnkey project delivery. With engineering teams across the country, we design systems that keep the electric grid reliable and resilient.

EPS cares about our employees and offers a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off
• Paid short term and long-term disability
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k
• Health Savings Account
  
  

Are you ready to start our career with us?

What You’ll Do

As a Substation Designer II, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical designs for substation and power infrastructure projects. Working alongside engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll contribute to projects from concept through construction—supporting reliable and resilient energy systems across a diverse range of clients and industries.

How You Will Make An Impact

Design & Project Execution

• Develop detailed electrical designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and equipment details
• Create substation design packages including plans, sections, elevations, grounding, lighting, and conduit/cable systems
• Prepare Bills of Materials and support equipment selection and specifications
• Perform design calculations (grounding, cable/conduit sizing, lightning protection, lighting, and bus design)
• Translate conceptual designs into construction-ready drawings and documentation
  
  

Technical Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated design solutions
• Interpret and apply industry codes, standards, and client specifications
• Support site evaluations and incorporate field data into designs
• Communicate clearly with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment and project success
  
  

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Review design drawings to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to scope, schedule, and standards
• Execute design revisions based on markups, redlines, and evolving project requirements
• Identify and recommend solutions to design challenges
  
  

Tools & Technology

• Utilize industry-standard design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation) to develop 2D and 3D deliverables
• Organize and maintain project files, revisions, and documentation in a structured and accessible manner
• Continuously expand knowledge of design tools, standards, and best practices
  
  

Team & Development

• Mentor and support junior designers and team members
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment
  
  

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in Drafting Technology or related field with 4 years of experience, or
• Associate degree with 6 years of experience, or
• 8 years of progressive electrical design experience
  
  

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Strong experience preparing 2D and 3D engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of electrical design principles, substation layouts, and power systems
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards
  
  

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
  
  

Work Environment

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Occasional travel (<5%) for site visits and field data collection

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please Note

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
  
  

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.