Substation Designer; Designer II

Position: Substation Designer (Designer II)
** Description*
* ** EPS Engineering Services, a member of the Asplundh federation of companies** , is hiring for a Substation Designer (Designer II), for our Maryland Heights, MO location! EPS is a national leader in transmission & distribution engineering, protection & control, power system studies, SCADA/automation, and turnkey project delivery. With engineering teams across the country, we design systems that keep the electric grid reliable and resilient.

** EPS cares about our employees and offers a generous benefits package including:** + Competitive pay + Paid Time Off + Paid short term and long-term disability + Medical, vision, and dental benefits + 401k + Health Savings Account
** _Are you ready to start our career with us?_*
* ** What You'll Do
** As a Substation Designer II, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical designs for substation and power infrastructure projects. Working alongside engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to projects from concept through construction-supporting reliable and resilient energy systems across a diverse range of clients and industries.
** How You Will Make an Impact*
* ** Design & Project Execution** + Develop detailed electrical designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and equipment details + Create substation design packages including plans, sections, elevations, grounding, lighting, and conduit/cable systems + Prepare Bills of Materials and support equipment selection and specifications + Perform design calculations (grounding, cable/conduit sizing, lightning protection, lighting, and bus design) + Translate conceptual designs into construction-ready drawings and documentation
** Technical Collaboration & Coordination** + Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated design solutions + Interpret and apply industry codes, standards, and client specifications + Support site evaluations and incorporate field data into designs + Communicate clearly with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment and project success
** Quality & Continuous Improvement** + Review design drawings to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to scope, schedule, and standards + Execute design revisions based on markups, redlines, and evolving project requirements + Identify and recommend solutions to design challenges
** Tools & Technology** + Utilize industry-standard design software (AutoCAD, Micro Station) to develop 2D and 3D deliverables + Organize and maintain project files, revisions, and documentation in a structured and accessible manner + Continuously expand knowledge of design tools, standards, and best practices
** Team & Development** + Mentor and support junior designers and team members + Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment
** What You'll Need to Be Successful*
* ** Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology or related field with 4+ years of experience,
** or** + Associate degree with 6+ years of experience,
** or** + 8+ years of progressive electrical design experience
** Technical Skills** + Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Micro Station + Strong experience preparing 2D and 3D engineering drawings + Working knowledge of electrical design principles, substation layouts, and power systems + Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards
** Professional Skills** + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills + Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality + Effective written and verbal communication skills + Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
** Work Environment** + Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team + Occasional travel (