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:
- Competitive pay
- Paid Time Off
- Paid short term and long-term disability
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits
- 401k
- Health Savings Account
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
- Develop detailed electrical designs, including schematics, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and equipment details
- Create substation design packages including plans, sections, elevations, grounding, lighting, and conduit/cable systems
- Prepare Bills of Materials and support equipment selection and specifications
- Perform design calculations (grounding, cable/conduit sizing, lightning protection, lighting, and bus design)
- Translate conceptual designs into construction-ready drawings and documentation
- Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to deliver coordinated design solutions
- Interpret and apply industry codes, standards, and client specifications
- Support site evaluations and incorporate field data into designs
- Communicate clearly with internal teams and clients to ensure alignment and project success
- Review design drawings to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to scope, schedule, and standards
- Execute design revisions based on markups, redlines, and evolving project requirements
- Identify and recommend solutions to design challenges
- Utilize industry-standard design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation) to develop 2D and 3D deliverables
- Organize and maintain project files, revisions, and documentation in a structured and accessible manner
- Continuously expand knowledge of design tools, standards, and best practices
- Mentor and support junior designers and team members
- Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment
What You’ll Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree in Drafting Technology or related field with 4+ years of experience, or
- Associate degree with 6+ years of experience, or
- 8+ years of progressive electrical design experience
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Strong experience preparing 2D and 3D engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of electrical design principles, substation layouts, and power systems
- Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Occasional travel (<5%) for site visits and field data collection
Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please Note
- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
About the company
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Asplundh Engineering Services leverages more than 100 years of experience to provide a superior, single-point solution for engineering, design and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation and renewable infrastructure markets across the United States.
Working with AES, you have access to the reach, resources and responsiveness that the scope, scale and financial strength of Asplundh can offer—plus the peace of mind that comes with it.
Because we are a part of Asplundh, we approach every project with the collective experience, resources and mindset that, together with our customers, we can conquer any challenge.
AES relies on internal collaboration through our various offices and subject matter experts to provide our services seamlessly to our clients across the country. Whether it is our own highly qualified engineering and design teams, or a service provided through an Asplundh affiliated company, let AES provide our extensive industry knowledge or expertise to get your project from concept to energization. AES affiliated companies: Asplundh Construction, Kupper Engineering, Power Delivery Solutions, American Electrical Testing and Burlington Electrical Testing.
Our services include:
• Distribution Engineering, Design and Planning
• Transmission Engineering
• Substation Engineering
• Protection and Control
• SCADA/RTU Design and Engineering
• Construction and Project Management
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Systems Integration
• Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC)