Senior Substation Physical Designer

Description

• Investigate new and existing substation technical drawings and conditions to ensure that installation and operations conform to industry standards and customer requirements
• Develop physical aspects of the engineering design such as general arrangement, foundation, cable, & grounding plans, electrical assemblies, control house drawings, and all additional below and above grade drawings as required by the scope of work.
• Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer and project manager.
• Complete basic engineering calculations related to design/engineering deliverables
• Travel to job sites for project assessment and data gathering as needed
• Perform quality reviews of projects completed by peers
• Compile complete list of above and below grade materials for substation projects, and quote/order materials as necessary per contractual agreements with customers
• Utilize standard CAD tools to create 2D and 3D drawings.
• Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices
• Design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 4kV – 765kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality and reliability.

Requirements

• Knowledge of substation phase spacing and electrical clearance requirements for live conductors, switch components, and bus supports.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Communicate and interact with clients.
• Knowledge of substation structures and equipment including connectors, insulators, switches, and all types of conductors and how they interconnect
• Ability to apply project schedules to complete tasks in a timely manner and within project budget
• 5 + years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience
• Expertise in the use of computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation
• 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 train and mentor less experienced designers/drafters
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Training + Development

Interview process

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