Senior Substation Physical Designer 2 - Grid

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Substation Physical Designer 2 – Grid based in Canada.

We are seeking an experienced Substation Physical Designer to contribute to high- and extra-high-voltage substation projects within a multidisciplinary engineering and design environment. In this role, you will develop detailed physical design drawings and technical documentation that support the safe, reliable, and efficient construction of electrical infrastructure. You will work closely with engineers and other designers, translating engineering requirements, equipment specifications, and vendor information into accurate design deliverables. Your work will cover substation layouts, grounding, lightning protection, cable routing, and control building arrangements. This is a full-time, regular remote position suited to a highly experienced designer with strong drafting skills and the ability to interpret complex technical requirements.

Accountabilities

Prepare physical design drawings for high- and extra-high-voltage substations, including:

• Substation general arrangement drawings.

• Electrical equipment plans and section views/elevations.

• Detailed bills of material.

• Lightning stroke shielding plans.

• Grounding plans and related details.

• Conduit, electrical connection, and grounding details.

• Below-grade conduit and raceway plans.

• Control building equipment, cable tray, lighting, and grounding plans and sections.

• Interpret vendor documentation and incorporate relevant equipment information into design deliverables.

• Collaborate with engineers and other designers within multidisciplinary project teams.

• Conduct site walkdowns at client facilities to gather information and verify existing conditions.

• Apply client-specific engineering and drafting standards consistently across project work.

• Produce accurate, coordinated technical drawings that support project execution and construction requirements.

Requirements:

• At least 12 years of experience in substation physical design.

• Associate degree in Drafting, or a high school diploma combined with at least two years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

• Strong ability to visualize components and spatial relationships in three dimensions without relying solely on computer models.

• Knowledge of design methods, tools, and principles used to develop technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Practical understanding of engineering science and technology, including the ability to translate equipment characteristics into technical design solutions.

Additional qualifications considered an asset:

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Design (CAD).

• Experience working on high- and extra-high-voltage substation projects.

• Strong technical interpretation skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering teams and vendor documentation.

Important work authorization and eligibility conditions:

• Candidates must already be authorized to work in Canada, as work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

• The role may involve access to U.S. export-controlled information. Candidates must therefore be citizens of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations. Eligibility should be confirmed before applying.

Benefits:

• Annual compensation range of CAD $77,490–$118,387.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits for eligible employees.

• Generous paid time off.

• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

• Full-time, regular employment.

• Remote work arrangement.

• Benefits package designed to support employee health, well-being, and work-life balance.

• Opportunities to work on complex power infrastructure projects and collaborate with experienced engineering professionals.

How Jobgether works:

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