Substation Designer

This position involves creating design drawings in 2D or 3D for Transmission and Distribution electrical substations, supporting design criteria and standardization efforts. The designer will produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, AutoDesk 3D Inventor, or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A), and develop specifications and material requirements for substation projects with a focus on safety, quality, scheduling, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify scaled 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical substations.
• Design physical aspects such as foundation layouts, grounding layouts, conduit layouts, switchgear assembly layouts, substation layouts, switch house layouts, and electrical bus design.
• Specify and order materials for electrical substation design packages, including stock, non-stock, and shop-fabricated materials.
• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.
• Coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments involved in electrical substation design.
• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
• Support Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management, and Substation Maintenance.
• Conduct site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction, and post-construction.
• Some overnight travel will be required.

• Proficiency in substation design and Autocad.
• Experience in substation engineering and power delivery.
• Ability to create/manipulate 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical substations.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work well in a team.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or at least 5 years of related industry experience.
• High school diploma with at least 8 years of significant related industry experience.
• Understanding of electrical substation equipment, utility electric grid operations, and electrical power system theory.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices.
• Experience using 3D modeling software such as SDS Inventor or Autodesk 3D (P4A).
• Experience with document management and estimating systems.
• Experience using progress reporting software such as Primavera P6.
• Ability to mentor others and teach job-related skills.

This position requires in-person attendance four days a week at the office located in the Colonnade Parkway area of Birmingham, AL. The work environment emphasizes teamwork, effective communication, and a commitment to meeting customer needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.