Substation Designer (CADD)

Hdr

The Role

Overview

Create and manage CADD designs, drawings, and analyses for electrical substations.

Key Responsibilities

  • substation design
  • calculations
  • engineering drawings
  • cadd design
  • field reviews
  • material lists

Tasks

-Perform calculations, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems to support engineers. -Prepare engineering drawings, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay and Control Systems Schematics and Wiring Diagrams. -Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and client personnel. -Work independently to perform substation design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for moderately complex to highly complex projects.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • microstation
  • 3d design
  • hv substation
  • 5+ years
  • technical degree

What You Bring

-Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications -Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure -Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools -5+ years of experience developing CADD layouts/designs from engineering designs. -Experience in both the Protection and Control (Indoor) and Physical (Outdoor) aspects of High Voltage (HV) Substation design. -Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts -Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool -Associates or technical school degree or combination of education and relevant experience. -Based upon experience, can perform most designs responsibilities without assistance on moderately complex projects, and may work independently, but with some engineering guidance on complex projects. -Proficiency using AutoCAD and MicroStation -A minimum of 5 years related industry experience -Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential -Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm preferred. -Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience -Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills. -Proficiency using Microsoft Office -Ability to be a lead technician, train junior designers, and work closely with engineering staff. -Understand client standards and complete small to moderately complex projects, exercising judgement in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers.,

The Company

About Hdr

-provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment. -combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach. -designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings. -iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.

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Waste Management

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