Substation Designer
Actalent, Columbus, OH, United States
Job Title: Senior Substation Designer
Department: Power Delivery
Summary: This Senior-level Substation Designer role supports complex, large-scale power delivery projects for a global, employee‑owned engineering and construction firm with more than a century of experience delivering critical infrastructure. You will lead and produce high‑quality physical substation design deliverables and partner closely with engineering, construction, and client teams.
Why Join:
Employee‑owned culture where designers share in the value they help create, encouraging long‑term investment in quality and innovation.
Recognized leader in power delivery and substation engineering across North America.
Advanced 3D/BIM environment using Inventor, AutoCAD, SDS, and MicroStation to reduce rework and improve constructability.
Stability and career growth with an organization that has operated continuously for 100+ years supporting utilities, grid modernization, and the energy transition.
High‑impact projects, including transmission and substation facilities up to extra‑high voltage levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide proactive technical guidance on standards, systems, document control, and internal design practices.
Review project requirements and determine appropriate formats and content for physical substation design deliverables.
Ensure deliverables comply with applicable codes, utility standards, and project‑specific requirements.
Develop moderately complex substation layouts using established engineering principles and best practices.
Make technical decisions related to deliverables and interpretation of engineering inputs.
Serve as a resource for complex substation design challenges; mentor designers and technicians.
Perform design calculations, material takeoffs, and quantity estimates.
Create intelligent 3D physical substation models with advanced modeling and design software.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand client priorities and translate them into design solutions.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor (SDS), and/or MicroStation.
Advanced experience in physical substation design.
Strong experience producing general arrangements, equipment layouts, sections, and elevations.
Intermediate knowledge of engineering calculations related to substation physical design.
Advanced understanding of engineering standards, document control systems, and design guides.
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and support execution from design through construction.
Education and Experience:
Associate degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Design Technology (preferred).
Minimum of 8 years of relevant substation or power delivery design experience.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self‑reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
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Summary: This Senior-level Substation Designer role supports complex, large-scale power delivery projects for a global, employee‑owned engineering and construction firm with more than a century of experience delivering critical infrastructure. You will lead and produce high‑quality physical substation design deliverables and partner closely with engineering, construction, and client teams.
Why Join:
Employee‑owned culture where designers share in the value they help create, encouraging long‑term investment in quality and innovation.
Recognized leader in power delivery and substation engineering across North America.
Advanced 3D/BIM environment using Inventor, AutoCAD, SDS, and MicroStation to reduce rework and improve constructability.
Stability and career growth with an organization that has operated continuously for 100+ years supporting utilities, grid modernization, and the energy transition.
High‑impact projects, including transmission and substation facilities up to extra‑high voltage levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide proactive technical guidance on standards, systems, document control, and internal design practices.
Review project requirements and determine appropriate formats and content for physical substation design deliverables.
Ensure deliverables comply with applicable codes, utility standards, and project‑specific requirements.
Develop moderately complex substation layouts using established engineering principles and best practices.
Make technical decisions related to deliverables and interpretation of engineering inputs.
Serve as a resource for complex substation design challenges; mentor designers and technicians.
Perform design calculations, material takeoffs, and quantity estimates.
Create intelligent 3D physical substation models with advanced modeling and design software.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand client priorities and translate them into design solutions.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor (SDS), and/or MicroStation.
Advanced experience in physical substation design.
Strong experience producing general arrangements, equipment layouts, sections, and elevations.
Intermediate knowledge of engineering calculations related to substation physical design.
Advanced understanding of engineering standards, document control systems, and design guides.
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and support execution from design through construction.
Education and Experience:
Associate degree in Drafting or Engineering Design Technology (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Design Technology (preferred).
Minimum of 8 years of relevant substation or power delivery design experience.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 hybrid position in Columbus,OH.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self‑reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
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