Designer - Primary

Jacobs

The Role

Overview

Design and BIM modeling of high-voltage AIS/GIS substation projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • design modelling
  • drawing delivery
  • client meetings
  • schedule planning
  • issue resolution
  • specification prep

Tasks

-Delivering Drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the client -Attending meetings with technical leads. -Working in team to deliver projects on time. -Design & modelling of (Concept, FEED, and detail design) of T & D systems up to 400kV – for Utility companies based on international standards – for Middle east, UK, Australia & US regions. -Resolve any design/drafting issues & coordinate effectively with leads. -Performs Primary Design/modelling/drafting activities viz. Key SLD’s, AC/DC SLD’s, cable schedules, interconnections schedules, Specifications, Bulk MTO etc. -Attending meetings with project leads/Engineers. -Delivering Drawings to desired quality standards and according to mutually agreed timelines with the client. -Plan, schedule, conduct, and communicate work with team members all design aspects of the project. -Attend client meetings for technical clarifications.

Requirements

  • ais/gis
  • microstation
  • autocad
  • revit
  • bim360
  • diploma

What You Bring

-Able to communicate confidently with client or foreign counterpart. -4 to 16 years of experience in designing & BIM modelling of AIS/GIS Substation projects and knowledge of primary design (AIS & GIS Substation experience up to 400kV is desirable.) -Able to prepare a power point presentation or author technical memorandums and other documents -Clear knowledge of work procedures, and ability to work independently. -Experience with Bentley ProjectWise, BIM360 is desirable. -Able to communicate in confidence with client or foreign counterpart. -Good communication & IT skills. -Experienced in developing, implementing, and design automation project execution plans -Diploma is preferrable. -Capable of working under challenging workload subject to change at short notice. -Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD & excellent working knowledge of Revit/Inventor Substation modelling softwares & clash detection, NavisWorks, Revizto etc -Automation tools like Dynamo, RF tools, Ideate, Cobie knowledge is preferable. -Applies broad practical knowledge to design/modelling layouts & produces – Equipment layouts for outdoor switchyard, indoor substation, trench/tray layouts, lighting, earthing & lightning protection layouts (Should be able to give technicians & should be able to review from technical/quality perspective.)

The Company

About Jacobs

-Headquartered in Dallas, it has evolved into a global powerhouse delivering consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery services. -Its portfolio spans transformative projects—clean water systems, data centers, rail expansions, offshore wind roadmaps, and wastewater plants. -Specialising in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, national security & defense, life sciences, transportation and water sectors. -Jacobs has reshaped itself via key moves—spinning off government services, acquiring CH2M in 2017, and exiting traditional oil & gas units. -Projects often tackle high-stakes, complex challenges: wastewater treatment in Vancouver, LIRR station upgrades, and AI data centres in Portugal. -Unusually, the firm shifted its HQ from California to Dallas in 2016 to align with its expanding national and global reach.

Sector Specialisms

Advanced Manufacturing

Cities & Places

Energy

Environmental

National Security & Defense

Life Sciences

Transportation

Water

Cybersecurity and Operational Technology