Substation Physical Designer Consultant - SPDC

Alabama, AL, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Contract Independent
Contract W2
On-site
USD 70.00 per hour
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Skills

  • Distribution
  • Presentations
  • FOCUS
  • GRID
  • Testing
  • Technical Support
  • Field Service
  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Systems Design
  • Engineering Support
  • Communication
  • Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Technical Training
  • Collaboration
  • SAFE

Summary

Substation Physical Designer Consultant

Birmingham, AL

Hybrid role (Onsite/Hybrid as required)

Compensation: $70 per hour

Assignment Duration: February 2026 - February 2029

PPE Required: Yes

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a Substation Physical Designer Consultant to join their Substation Engineering department in Birmingham, AL. This consultant will play a critical role in designing, analyzing, and reviewing substation grounding and lightning protection systems for both transmission and distribution environments. The position is responsible for delivering technical studies, developing and maintaining design standards, conducting quality assurance reviews, and providing technical guidance to less experienced staff. The role requires strong collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams, interfacing with vendors and manufacturers, and presenting technical findings to leadership and stakeholders. A strong focus on safety, quality, and standardization is essential. The assignment runs from February 2026 to February 2029, and appropriate PPE is required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design and analyze substation grounding systems, direct stroke shielding, and overhead ground wire sizing
  • Develop and optimize grounding and lightning protection studies for substations
  • Perform ground grid integrity testing and investigate lightning events
  • Create and maintain general physical standards, drawings, and design details
  • Conduct Quality Assurance reviews and provide technical training and developmental feedback to less experienced engineers and designers
  • Support engineering design criteria and standardization efforts
  • Provide technical guidance on grounding materials and design practices
  • Coordinate with construction, field services, project management, maintenance, transmission planning, and protection & control teams
  • Interface with vendors and manufacturers to resolve equipment and material issues
  • Present technical study results to leadership and internal/external stakeholders
  • Lead with a strong "Safety First" mindset and promote safe engineering practices
WHAT YOU BRING

  • 4-year Engineering Technology degree, or 2-year technical degree with 10+ years of related experience, or 20+ years of directly related experience
  • Experience in substation grounding and lightning protection system design and analysis
  • Ability to develop and review technical studies, design standards, and engineering support documents
  • Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with Quality Assurance reviews and technical training
  • Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with vendors and manufacturers
  • Commitment to safety and promoting safe engineering practices
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  • Dice Id: 10110651
  • Position Id: a1Wcv000000Drw9EAC
  • Posted 12 hours ago

Company Info

About Brooksource

Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.

We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!

Cyber Security Warning: Please be aware that all official Brooksource communications will ONLY come from emails displayed as [name]@brooksource.com. The use of any other domains is NOT an official Brooksource employee and could be fraudulent.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: 

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. 

 Pay Disclaimer: 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Partnerships:

  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
  • AWS Partner
  • Salesforce Partner
  • Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
  • Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
  • Tableau Services Partner
  • Snowflake Partner
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services Partner

Awards (Extended):

  • Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
  • Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
  • 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
  • Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
  • Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
  • Top Work Places, Indy Star, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
  • Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2016
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, Indianapolis Star, 2015
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
  • Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014
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