Substation Designer Job at Spencer Ogden in Fort Worth
Spencer Ogden - Fort Worth, TX, United States, 76102
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Power Up Your Career with Spencer Ogden
Are you ready to make your mark on critical infrastructure projects across North America? Spencer Ogden is partnering with leading utilities and engineering firms to find a Substation Designer/Drafter with strong physical substation design experience to join high-profile projects that keep the grid running strong.
We're not just looking for a drafter-we're looking for a detail-driven designer who can bring technical drawings to life and help build the backbone of tomorrow's energy systems.
What You'll Do:
- Create detailed physical layout and electrical drawings for high-voltage (HV/MV) substations (69kV-500kV)
- Work closely with engineers to develop top-down design packages: plan and elevation views, conduit/cable routing, grounding, and equipment layout
- Interpret one-line diagrams and translate them into accurate substation physical designs
- Prepare drawing packages using AutoCAD or MicroStation (2D/3D)
- Collaborate across disciplines to ensure constructability, accuracy, and compliance with utility standards
- Support redlines, revisions, and as-builts throughout project lifecycle
What Sets You Apart:
- 3+ years of substation design/drafting experience-with a focus on physical design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Solid understanding of substation components, layout, and equipment clearances
- Familiarity with grounding, bus work, raceways, and steel structures
- Experience working with utility clients or large-scale EPC projects is a big plus
- Detail-oriented with a passion for precision and problem-solving
Why Work With Spencer Ogden?
- Access to exclusive roles with industry-leading power and utility clients
- Career support, mentorship, and direct feedback from recruiters who specialize in energy
- Opportunities for long-term project work and career advancement
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility options
Ready to design the future of energy?
Apply now or reach out directly to learn more about how Spencer Ogden can connect you with career-defining projects in substation design.