Lead Substation Physical Designer
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Substation Physical Designer
We are looking for an experienced Substation Physical Designer. A physical (primary) designer is responsible for supporting Electrical Substation Project Engineers and producing timely accurate drawing packages for complex power delivery projects & proposals. Packages include general arrangements of AIS/GIS HV substations with control buildings, plan views and elevations, equipment erection details structural / electrical details, Lightning, ground grid and foundation drawings, tray/conduct/trough drawings, duct bank drawings, and detailed bill of materials.
As an experienced 3D Substation Physical Designer, you will develop 3D Models using Revit or Autocad 3d for HV Substations and generate electrical physical 2D drawings. Strong knowledge of Revit to implement GE BIM strategy and processes in line with ISO-19650 and our customers BIM requirements.
Job Description Responsibilities:
- Develop HV physical designs from the tender stages until the project hand over
- Develop substation drawings using working knowledge of the NEC, NESC and/or customer specifications
- Develop detailed substation layouts / elevations from Single Line Diagrams and basic sketches
- Develop detailed bills of material for substation power equipment, HV connectors, conduit / trough, and cable trays
- Complete complex drawing packages with minimal/no supervision from sketches provided by others
- Perform thorough review checks of own work and the work of others
- Utilize 3d Modeler experience to implement the BIM Execution Plans, use cases, setting up and working with a CDE, 3D Model Collaboration (internal & external), 3D Model Auditing, Clash Detection Meeting and Reports, Virtual Construction, Design & Constructability Reviews, Augmented Reality, georeferencing, IFC exchanges
- Actively drive toward standardization of tools and design practices
Qualifications/
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
- Minimum 7 years of HV Substation physical design experience
- Good knowledge of electrical codes and standards
- Strong experience of US Utility substation design standards and good technical knowledge of LV/MV/HV equipment and related accessories
- Capable to produce HV substation general arrangements and installation details with minimum supervision
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the latest version of Autodesk Revit, Autocad 3D, SDS Navisworks and how it links to other softwares
- Demonstrated MCAD skills, including general usage and tool configuration; exposure to several 3D engineering design tools (Creo, E3D, Solidworks, Inventor) and IFC exchange format
For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $ - $ CAD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including candidate's experience, education and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on July 06, 2026. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
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