Substation Designer

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Design and develop substation engineering deliverables using AutoDesk Inventor and standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • design modeling
  • design calculations
  • quality review
  • client interaction
  • mentoring
  • resource planning

Tasks

-Assist in monitoring staffing levels and resource needs for projects. -Coordinate with other design group personnel to review and exchange project information necessary for design development. -Contribute to knowledge sharing, innovation, and technology by developing and communicating design standards and process improvements. -Apply basic engineering principles in developing moderately complex design concepts and deliverables. -Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced engineering technicians. -Promote quality within the project/group/section by reviewing design inputs for consistency and ensuring deliverables comply with specific codes and standards. -Perform design calculations, detailed material quantities, and estimates. -Assist with identifying key client interests and drivers, and communicate these to project team members. -Make decisions regarding deliverables and input interpretation, providing technical guidance as needed. -Use advanced applications such as modeling and design software for work performance. -Proactively provide guidance and direction by utilizing knowledge of engineering standards, systems, and document control. -Review project requirements and accurately determine the correct format and contents of required deliverables.

Requirements

  • autodesk inventor
  • associate degree
  • bachelor's
  • engineering
  • construction
  • procurement

What You Bring

-Advanced knowledge of other engineering disciplines. -Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred. -Intermediate knowledge of procurement and contract administration. -Time management skills. -Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles. -Proficient communication skills. -Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Design Related Technology is preferred. -Intermediate knowledge of engineering calculations and design principles. -Problem-solving abilities. -Advanced experience with AutoDesk Inventor (SDS) and physical substation design (AIS and/or GIS). -Intermediate industry knowledge and technology trends.

Benefits

-Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Medical, dental & vision -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Short and long-term disability -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program

The Company

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

Sector Specialisms

Utilities

Power

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Industrial Goods

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Systems and Software

Transmission Engineering

Distribution Engineering

Grid Automation

Transportation

Life Sciences

Pharmaceuticals

Biopharmaceuticals

Diagnostics

Academic Research

Medical Devices

Specialty Chemicals

Construction Management

Environmental

Architecture

Civil