Substation Designer

BHMG is leader in utility-focused engineering and consulting, serving electric companies, municipalities and organizations with large energy needs. For over 50 years, we’ve been the trusted partner organizations rely on to solve complex challenges and reimagine what’s possible.   We empower our team, encourage ownership and innovation, and create an environment where you can enjoy your work, do your best, and make a meaningful impact for our clients.  At BHMG, you’re not just doing a job—you’re building a meaningful career with a company that lives its mission every day: 

Build Trust. Provide Solutions. Enjoy Freedom. 

About the Role

The Designer drives the preparation of substation drawing sets. This role focuses on applying substation design standards, producing general drawings, and supporting engineers and designers in developing safe, constructible design packages. This position allows for on-site or a hybrid work schedule in any of our office locations:  St. Louis, MO; Collinsville, IL; or Bettendorf, IA. 

You will: 

• Develop one-lines, panel layouts, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules; perform intermediate design calculations and documentation; incorporate SCADA/communications requirements and review vendor approval drawings for compliance.
• Create equipment arrangements, physical plans, grounding layouts, conduit/trench plans, and foundation location plans; produce selections, elevations, and detail views; apply conductor/cable limitations and constructability considerations; perform basic design calculations and prepare supporting documentation.
• Independently prepare bills of materials, material specifications, and required project submittal packages while completing all design checklists.
• Integrate survey, civil, and structural inputs into substation electrical and physical designs and update drawings based on construction feedback. 
• Maintain organized project documentation, drawing lists, and files across multiple active projects.