EPS Engineering Services, a member of the Asplundh federation of companies, is hiring for a Substation Designer (Designer II), for our Maryland Heights, MO location!
EPS is a national leader in transmission & distribution engineering, protection & control, power system studies, SCADA/automation, and turnkey project delivery. With engineering teams across the country, we design systems that keep the electric grid reliable and resilient.
EPS cares about our employees and offers a generous benefits package including:
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Competitive pay
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Paid Time Off
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Paid short term and long-term disability
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Medical, vision, and dental benefits
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401k
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Health Savings Account
Are you ready to start our career with us?
What You’ll Do
As a Substation Designer II, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality electrical designs for substation and power infrastructure projects. Working alongside engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll contribute to projects from concept through construction—supporting reliable and resilient energy systems across a diverse range of clients and industries.
How You Will Make an Impact
Design & Project Execution
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Develop detailed electrical designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and equipment details
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Create substation design packages including plans, sections, elevations, grounding, lighting, and conduit/cable systems
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Prepare Bills of Materials and support equipment selection and specifications
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Perform design calculations (grounding, cable/conduit sizing, lightning protection, lighting, and bus design)
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Translate conceptual designs into construction-ready drawings and documentation
Technical Collaboration & Coordination
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Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated design solutions
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Interpret and apply industry codes, standards, and client specifications
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Support site evaluations and incorporate field data into designs
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Communicate clearly with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment and project success
Quality & Continuous Improvement
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Review design drawings to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to scope, schedule, and standards
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Execute design revisions based on markups, redlines, and evolving project requirements
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Identify and recommend solutions to design challenges
Tools & Technology
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Utilize industry-standard design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation) to develop 2D and 3D deliverables
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Organize and maintain project files, revisions, and documentation in a structured and accessible manner
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Continuously expand knowledge of design tools, standards, and best practices
Team & Development
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Mentor and support junior designers and team members
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Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Drafting Technology or related field with 4+ years of experience, or
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Associate degree with 6+ years of experience, or
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8+ years of progressive electrical design experience
Technical Skills
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Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
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Strong experience preparing 2D and 3D engineering drawings
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Working knowledge of electrical design principles, substation layouts, and power systems
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Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards
Professional Skills
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
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Effective written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
Work Environment
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Occasional travel (<5%) for site visits and field data collection
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