Substation Designer
Actalent, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Job Title
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.
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 Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
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 Jacksonville, FL.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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
Equal Opportunity Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
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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.
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 Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
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 Jacksonville, FL.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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
Equal Opportunity Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
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