2026 base-salary benchmark for substation designer roles in South Carolina, plus a snapshot of current openings.
We don't have a South Carolina-specific salary breakout for Substation Designer yet. The closest reference point is the national figure below.
National 25th
$59k
National 50th
$66k
National 75th
$74k
National TCC 50th
$67k
What a Substation Designer does
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).
Typical responsibilities
•Substation general arrangement and equipment placement drawings
Power Grid Talent represents substation designers to utilities, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, and EPC firms across South Carolina. Your name stays confidential until we submit you to a specific employer with your approval.