Sr. Engineer, Substation Design (Physical)

TITLE: Engineer, Substation Design (Physical)

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

ANTICIPATED DURATION: From 08/03/2026 to 02/05/2027

Responsibilities:

• Performs physical design or structural design of electrical power substations.
• Creates drawings, specifications, and contract documents for construction or fabrication.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies standard design techniques, procedures, and criteria required for design.
• May represent engineering as part of a corporate team on assignments with clear and specific objectives.
• Assists senior engineers in training new design associates.
• Develops new design specifications for approval by senior engineers.
• Develops physical or structural design packages for complex substation projects based on standardized design criteria.
• Develops contract documents used for facility construction.
• Assists in engineering special projects requiring application of standardized designs and specifications, leading some projects.
• Participates in project development and develops project cost estimates and schedules.
• Interfaces with project management teams and other companies to ensure project coordination.
• Coordinates design activities with other disciplines, departments, and external companies.
• Assists in the development and implementation of new design standards, specifications, and process improvements.
• Assists in design reviews of packages prepared by others.
• Provides technical and procedural guidance to other design associates.

Requirements:

• BS in Engineering (Civil strongly preferred)
• Minimum 3+ years of experience designing physical substations in electric utility
• AutoCAD 2D proficiency
• Bonus: EIT Certification
• Primtech 3D experience

Preferred Experience:

• Information not provided.

the hourly pay rate range for this position is $40.00 to $65.00 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.

Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to [email protected].

If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

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