Substation Designer - Transmission & Distribution (Northeast Region)

Overview

Assist in electrical design, drafting, and project documentation for transmission & distribution projects.

Key Responsibilities

• cad drafting
• electrical design
• cad setup
• design codes
• drawing production
• revision management

Tasks

-Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs -Assist in designing various electrical project designs 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. -Assist with set up of electrical CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team. -Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements. -Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. -Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines. -Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts. -Complies with all policies and standards -Assist with analyzing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects. -Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches. -Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects. -Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.

Requirements

• autocad
• microstation
• excel
• bachelor's
• 4 years
• problem solving

What You Bring

-4 years progressive detailing and design experience -Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings. -Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives. -Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience Required or -Excellent written & verbal communication skills. -Associate degree and 3 years related experience -Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems. -Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering 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. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. -Strong 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.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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