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Substation designers produce physical and electrical design packages for new and rebuilt substations — equipment arrangements, structural foundations, grounding grids, and conduit routing. They work closely with P&C engineers, civil/structural teams, and construction managers. The role typically blends AutoCAD / MicroStation / Bentley OpenUtilities work with a strong working knowledge of substation equipment (transformers, breakers, disconnect switches) and industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC).
Substation Designer, all U.S. geographies. Each row is a distinct seniority band — comp scales with the level. Base = annual salary. TCC = total cash compensation (base + bonus).
| Level | 25th | Median | 75th | TCC 50th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Designer I | $59k | $66k | $74k | $67k |
| Designer II | $70k | $79k | $88k | $81k |
| Designer III | $87k | $97k | $107k | $100k |
| Senior Designer | $113k | $125k | $137k | $132k |
Effective 2026-05-01 · Data quarter Q2 2026
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