Substation Designer – Power & Energy
Marquette, Marquette County, Michigan, 49855, USA
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Overview
Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 1,800+ passionate team members across 55+ locations and growing.
Atwell is seeking experienced Substation Physical Designers and Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) Designers to play key roles in the development of utility-scale solar, BESS, and high-voltage substation projects. These positions offer the opportunity to contribute to both brownfield and greenfield designs and play an essential role in shaping the future of sustainable energy. Remote work options are available.
Key Responsibilities – Substation Physical Designer- Develop detailed physical layout designs for high-voltage substations, including equipment arrangement, bus work, and grounding systems.
- Produce plan and elevation drawings, section views, and conduit routing using industry-standard CAD tools.
- Support physical design of structures such as steel supports, equipment pads, and foundations for substation infrastructure.
- Coordinate with electrical engineers and civil/structural teams to ensure integrated project design.
- Revise and update drawings based on redlines, project feedback, and engineering changes.
- Ensure all drawings meet project specifications, client standards, and applicable codes.
- Develop protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for substation systems.
- Design control wiring for relays, SCADA, metering, alarms, and other protection devices.
- Assist with creating single-line diagrams, AC/DC elementary diagrams, and connection drawings.
- Perform revisions based on markups, design changes, and client-specific standards.
- Ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, and utility-specific standards.
- 3+ years of experience in substation design—physical layout, protection & controls, or both.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Micro Station, or similar CAD platforms.
- Experience working on utility-scale renewable energy or substation projects.
- Strong understanding of substation components, wiring, and electrical schematics.
- Familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and utility drafting standards is preferred.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
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