**Short Description**

Bowman has an opportunity for a Substation Designer to join our team remotely in the US.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

**Purpose**

The Substation Designer supports the development of electrical substations by preparing design drawings and technical documentation for high-voltage power delivery projects. Working under the direction of engineers and project managers, the Designer plays a critical role in ensuring constructible and code-compliant substation layouts. This role is essential to delivering accurate and efficient plans for EPC and utility clients.

**Responsibilities**

**Leadership and Direction**

+ Take ownership of assigned drafting tasks from concept through final design.

+ Maintain drawing standards and support junior drafters with best practices

**At the Operational and Company Level**

+ Collaborate with electrical engineers, civil/structural teams, and project managers to develop substation physical layouts, grounding, and conduit plans.

+ Ensure design documents comply with client standards, safety requirements, and applicable codes.

+ Maintain organized drawing sets and records in accordance with Bowman and client procedures.

**Do the Work**

+ Prepare detailed physical layout drawings for substation equipment (e.g., transformers, circuit breakers, busywork, steel structures).

+ Draft grounding, conduit, lighting, fencing, and control house plans using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other industry-standard software.

+ Revise drawings based on redlines or design updates from the engineering team.

+ Support bill of materials (BOM) creation, as-built drawing packages, and drawing transmittals.

+ Participate in site visits and field investigations to support layout accuracy.

**Success Metrics and Competencies**

+ Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

+ Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

+ Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

+ Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

+ Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.

+ Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

+ Attention to detail in technical drafting and layout development.

+ Ability to interpret engineering sketches, equipment specifications, and design standards.

+ Dependability in meeting drawing deadlines and maintaining organized files.

+ Clear communication with engineers, project leads, and external vendors.

+ Flexibility to adapt to project scope changes and new design tools.

**Qualifications**

+ High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certificate in drafting preferred but not required.

+ Three or more (3+) years of substation or electrical utility drafting/design experience.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or MicroStation required.

+ Experience with PLS-CADD, Revit, or other 3D design tools a plus.

+ Knowledge of electrical equipment, site layout planning, and utility substation standards preferred.

**About Bowman**

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $95,000 - $125,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

**Our comprehensive benefits package includes:**

+ Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

+ 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

+ Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

+ Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

+ Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

**Physical Demands and Working Environment**

+ Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

+ Mobility around an office environment.

+ Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

+ Occasional travel for site and client visits.

+ Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

+ Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, use of ladders, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including occasional survey on elevated surfaces and roofs.

+ Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

+ Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

+ Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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**Job Description Disclaimer**

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf) . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination) .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com .

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.