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Substation Designer

Join a dynamic team where passion meets purpose. Our organization supports critical engineering initiatives that are transforming the way companies operate globally. With nearly four decades of experience, we offer scalable talent solutions and expert engineering services. As a Substation Designer, you will be part of the substation department, developing construction drawings for substations with guidance from experienced designers and engineers. Responsibilities include creating 3-D models of electrical substation features and components, designing layouts of parts and assemblies in both 2-D and 3-D drawings, and modifying and updating existing models, assemblies, and layouts to incorporate design changes. You will also work with part naming and numbering conventions, manage file naming and protocols, and create or modify physical drawings including single line diagrams, station location plans, electrical assemblies, cable and conduit plans, cable schedules, grounding plans, duct bank designs, and other essential details for substation construction. Utilize ProjectWise for project documentation to track design modifications and new designs with guidance from senior designers. Collaborate closely under the supervision of higher-level designers and engineers.

Essential Skills include proficiency in substation design and physical layout planning, experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and CAD drafting, and five to eight years of experience designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, and detailed bills of material. Additional Skills & Qualifications include an associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided design (CAD) or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology. Equivalent experience and/or education in relevant fields is also required.

This position is based in a quiet engineering office environment with a business casual dress code. Teamwork is highly encouraged and frequently practiced, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

This is a contract position based out of New Albany, Ohio. The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability, health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, employee assistance program, and time off/leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave).

This is a fully remote position. Application deadline is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2025.

About Actalent: Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@ for other accommodation options.