Substation Physical Designer
Houston, Texas | Engineering | Contract | Onsite | $40-$50/hour | Posted 05/07/2025 | Job ID #24240
Houston, Texas
Engineering & Design
Contract
Onsite
$40-$50/hour
Posted 05/07/2025
Job ID #24240
Summary
Per Sé Group is hiring Substation Physical Designers for a long-term contract. Our client is a global leader in power and energy engineering and design with expertise in grid modernization, renewables, oil & gas, nuclear power and more. This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in the office and working remote from home.
As a Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design. Responsibilities will include the preparation of the below listed substation drawings.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of the following substation drawings:
- Substation General Arrangement
- Substation Electrical Equipment Plans
- Substation Section Views (Elevations)
- Substation Detailed Bill of Material
- Substation Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan
- Substation Grounding Plan
- Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details
- Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan
- Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section
- Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables.
- Performing walkdowns at client facilities.
- Applying Client's standards related to the work.
Preferred Skills and Expertise
- A minimum of 6 years of substation physical design experience.
- An associate’s degree in Drafting, and/or a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, and/or a high school diploma and 3 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
- Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
The pay range for this role is $40-$50/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. (The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire and schedule type). Our contractor employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical/Rx, dental, vision, voluntary life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with employer match; health care savings account; and discount programs to meet our employees’ individual needs. Additional information can be provided on request.
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