Staff Electrical Designer – Substation (Lexington, KY)

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Country: United States

Category: Other

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract To Hire

Posted Date: February 25, 2026

Job ID: 644406

Job Description

Job Title: Staff Electrical Designer - Substation
Location: Lexington, KY 40507
Contract length: 6-month Contract-to-Hire
Pay: $39/hr - $47/hr

Staff Electrical Designer Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and minimum 7 years related/relevant experience OR
  • Associate Degree and minimum 8 years related/relevant experience OR
  • High School and minimum 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience is required
  • Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables
  • Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs
  • Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings
  • Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems
  • Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Staff Electrical Designer Description
  • Will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team
  • Will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients
  • Design various electrical projects including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards
  • Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity
  • Execute a variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches
  • Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects
  • Analyze reports, drawings and tests to plan and design projects
  • Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements
  • Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule
  • Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines
  • Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics
  • Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner
  • Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards

EEO Statement

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process, and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it’s from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org, or .jobs.

The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

Apply Now

Apply Via

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Name*
Accepted file types: docx, pdf, Max. file size: 12 MB.
I'd like to receive updates via text:
By subscribing, you are giving consent to receive SMS or MMS message from The Planet Group. To opt out of our text messaging program, you can reply STOP at any time. Text HELP for customer support information. Message & data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. The Planet Group needs the contact information you provide to us to contact you about our services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Consent

Stay Up To Date With The Latest Jobs.

Similar Jobs

About The Planet Group

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.

As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

Job Details About Us Image