Substation Designer

Dashiell Electrical Designer

As a member of a project team, the Electrical Designer performs routine design assignments under limited supervision. The role requires knowledge of physical substation layout and electrical or civil fundamentals. Candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II, or III title depending on skill and experience level.

• Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standards.
• Produce high‑voltage substation layouts & elevation drawings from a one‑line electrical drawing.
• Produce conduit & grounding drawings.
• Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks.
• Create substation bill of materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, and footage.
• Complete work in predefined times to meet proposal and project schedules.
• Oversee project‑specific activities of drafters and more junior designers.
• Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material.
• Calculate ground grid requirements to IEEE standards using task‑specific software.
• Calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit‑up, or other basic tasks.
• Work extensive overtime at certain times.
• Learn and use task‑specific software, including the document management system.
• Apply corporate standard engineering practices.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.
• Bring potential project‑related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Other duties as required.

• Minimum of five years experience in physical substation design, or related experience. An Associate's degree in drafting & design is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the major components of substations and the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.
• Proven experience creating the bill of materials as it relates to a substation.
• Knowledge of physical substation layout, elevations, grounding, foundations, and conduit.
• Ability to produce steel drawings is a plus.
• Knowledge of control circuits and ground grid theory & design.
• Extensive knowledge of CADD programs such as AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI) is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Requires minimal physical effort.
• Must endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• Primarily works indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year‑round weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%).
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per company policy.

• PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental life, short‑term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Life insurance, AD&D, long‑term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee).
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional benefits and wellness programs.

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third‑party recruiters, please.