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Substation Designer

Overland Park, KS, United States

$45 to $55 USD / hour

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Pay: $45 to $55 USD / hour
Experience: 8+ years of experience in substation design, utility design, or related power delivery projects.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Substation Designer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Substation Designer to support the planning, design, and delivery of electric utility substation projects for a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure consulting organization. The ideal candidate will have experience in utility and power infrastructure projects, experience with substation physical design, and the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed physical substation designs for AIS and GIS projects supporting transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Create and modify engineering drawings, models, layouts, and construction packages using industry-standard design software.
Utilize tools such as AutoCAD, SDS, and Autodesk Inventor to produce and maintain accurate design deliverables.
Prepare material takeoffs, equipment layouts, bill of materials, and design documentation.
Ensure designs comply with applicable engineering standards, utility requirements, codes, and internal quality procedures.
Perform design reviews and quality checks to verify technical accuracy and consistency.
Coordinate closely with engineers, designers, project managers, and other disciplines to support successful project execution.
Support project scheduling and planning efforts to meet design milestones and client expectations.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior designers and technicians.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, design standard development, and best-practice implementation.
Support occasional field activities including site visits, data collection, construction support, and design verification.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
8+ years of experience in substation design, utility design, or related power delivery projects.
Strong experience with physical substation design for AIS and/or GIS facilities.
Advanced proficiency with Autodesk Inventor (SDS), AutoCAD, and other design/modeling software.
Knowledge of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, grounding, conduit systems, raceways, foundations, control buildings, and associated civil/electrical interfaces.
Experience supporting utility, transmission, distribution, or power infrastructure projects.
Ability to interpret engineering calculations, specifications, and design criteria.
Strong understanding of industry codes, standards, and utility design practices.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience mentoring less experienced designers or technicians is highly preferred.

Preferred Experience

Utility consulting or EPC project experience.
Experience working on large-scale transmission and substation programs.
Familiarity with multi-disciplinary engineering environments involving civil, structural, electrical, and protection & controls teams.
Exposure to construction support, field engineering, and commissioning activities.
Experience developing or maintaining design standards and drafting procedures.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a nationally recognized engineering organization supporting some of the largest power delivery and grid modernization programs in North America.
Work on complex utility infrastructure projects that directly impact the reliability and growth of the electric grid.
Collaborate with industry-leading engineering professionals in a highly technical and innovative design environment.
Opportunity for long-term career growth within a company known for its expertise in power, energy, and infrastructure solutions.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Overland Park, KS. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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 the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Overland Park, KS. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Overland Park,KS.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Leadership
GIS
Industrial software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk Inventor
Documentation
Statistical quality control
Scheduling
Process improvement
Communication skills
Problem solving
Coaching

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