Physical Designer (Substation)

Description

• Complete basic engineering calculations related to engineering deliverables
• Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer
• Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems, to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements
• Travel to job sites for job assessment and data gathering as needed. Return to the office with sufficient field notes to complete project design
• Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices
• Detail physical aspects of the engineering design such as general arrangement, elevation, grounding and conduit drawings
• Use standard CAD tools to create drawings and related deliverables
• Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
• Design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 34.5kV – 500kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality and reliability.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications

Requirements

• Experience in the energy industry or a consulting services environment
• Ability to apply project schedules to complete tasks in a timely manner and within project budget
• Thorough knowledge of substation structures and equipment including connectors, insulators, switches, and all types of conductors and how they interconnect
• Thorough knowledge of the following codes, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code(NEC), Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Design Guide for Rural Substations
• Ability to review and coordinate vendor submittals to ensure compliance with design parameters
• 3+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience.
• Knowledge in substation construction and/or commissioning techniques and industry standards
• Proficiency to sketch single line diagrams, layouts, general arrangements, conduit plans, trench plans, grounding plans and other design documents with little or no oversight
• Expertise in the use of computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations and studies and apply same to design requirements
• Ability to create control enclosure layout, cable tray layout and details, and conduit drawings
• Skilled in 3D Modeling
• Ability to develop and review a complete set of construction documents (layouts, elevations, details, grounding plans and details, trench and conduit plans and details, single line diagrams, etc.) based upon project/client specification with little or no supervision
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV
• Knowledge of substation phase spacing and electrical clearance requirements for live conductors, switch components, and bus supports
• Ability to develop and design substation duct bank

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance