Substation Designer 2

Description

Engineering excellence, built on people-first values.

At LUZCO, we’re more than an engineering firm - we’re a familia. We pair technical excellence with a culture rooted in respect, flexibility, and genuine care for one another. Here, you're known by name, supported as a whole person, and encouraged to bring your authentic self to work with competitive benefits, and the flexibility to support life both inside and outside of work.

We’re proud to be a 2025 and 2026 Best Place to Work in St. Louis and a woman-owned, minority-owned boutique firm, delivering impactful engineering solutions in a workplace where people feel valued and empowered to grow.

Why You’ll Love LUZCO

• Benefits that take care of you: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance; a competitive 401k match; generous PTO; student loan repayment assistance; and an employee recognition platform that celebrates your wins big and small.
• Flexibility that fits your life: We get that life doesn’t always stick to a schedule. You’ll work with your supervisor to create a schedule that’s flexible and works for both you and the team.
• Diversity that fuels innovation: Our team brings together a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. That diversity isn’t just something we talk about; it’s what drives our creativity and helps us find better ways to solve problems.
• Growth that feels personal: Whether you’re continuing your education, earning new certifications, or stepping into new challenges, we’re here to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you. You’ll collaborate with experienced mentors and leaders who want to see you succeed.
• A culture that gives back: We’re passionate about our communities. Every year, we dedicate paid time off for volunteering and encourage our team to use their talents to make a difference whether that’s mentoring students, serving local nonprofits, or getting hands-on in community projects.
• A workplace that feels like you: We keep things relaxed and welcoming. Expect weekly happy hours, team lunches, a stocked kitchen, dogs in the office, and a casual dress code. It’s a space where you can be yourself and do your best work.

The Role

Looking for your next opportunity to put your design expertise to work? As a Substation Designer, you'll play an important role in bringing electrical substation projects to life, developing detailed design drawings and supporting projects from initial design through construction. Working closely with engineers, fellow designers, and project teams, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of design assignments, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that support the infrastructure communities rely on every day.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, expand your technical knowledge, and make a meaningful impact as part of a collaborative team. We're looking for someone who brings strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for quality design, along with the initiative to take on new challenges and continue growing professionally.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Develop and modify engineering drawings and complete design packages for new and existing substations using AutoCAD.
• Support substation engineering projects across physical, electrical, and protection and control design.
• Prepare drawings including one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, general arrangements, plans and sections, grounding, foundations, conduit and cable plans, equipment layouts, and construction details.
• Develop bills of material, conduit and cable schedules, equipment documentation, and other project deliverables.
• Translate engineering calculations, markups, specifications, and technical requirements into accurate design drawings.
• Support the design and modification of substation equipment including transformers, circuit breakers, switches, control houses, bus systems, and associated equipment.
• Develop grounding, conduit, raceway, cable, bus, equipment layout, and other substation design details as required.
• Apply client standards and applicable NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI requirements to assigned work.
• Perform field reviews and incorporate existing conditions and field markups into design packages and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines to identify and resolve drawing or design conflicts.
• Independently complete assigned drawings and design packages with limited supervision.
• Participate in quality control reviews and make necessary drawing revisions.
• Provide design support during construction, testing, and commissioning as needed.
• Travel to project sites as needed, up to approximately 25%.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What You'll Bring to the Familia

Essentials to Succeed:

• Associate degree, technical degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5-8 years of relevant drafting/design experience.
• Professional experience using AutoCAD is required.
• Experience developing detailed engineering or construction drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering markups, specifications and design requirements.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Previous substation design experience.
• Experience working on electric utility, transmission or distribution projects.
• Knowledge of low-, medium- and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with grounding, foundations, conduit, raceway, bus or equipment layouts.
• Familiarity with MicroStation or Revit.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA and ANSI standards.

Ready to Make an Impact? We know you might not check every single box on the job description - and that’s totally fine. At LUZCO, we care about potential, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. If you’re passionate about joining a supportive and innovative team, we encourage you to apply and show us what you can bring to the familia.