Lead Designer - Substation

Description

• Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work and that of the design team.
• Oversee quality control via procedures and drawing checks to ensure the highest standards of workmanship.
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders.
• Learn and properly use the document management system and suggest improvements.
• Assign tasks to project design team based on project needs.
• Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material.
• Implement 2D and 3D design software for substation design.
• Communicating effectively with co-workers.
• Supervise the production of new designs from examples of previous projects and/or standards.
• Perform material takeoffs and develop bills of material.
• Oversee designers and drafters from project inception to completion on various substation projects.
• Ensure projects are on budget and schedule while ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Train, coach, and mentor direct reports to build effective teams. Assist directors in selection of new staff and promotion of current staff.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of the major components of a substation.
• Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.
• Experience with 3D design software (AutoCAD Inventor, SDS, etc.) is preferred.
• Associates degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent certification is required. A 4-year Eng Tech degree is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of various CAD programs.
• Good oral and written communication.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed CAD/design for high voltage substation projects.
• Word processing, spread sheet, and e-mail software.
• Extensive knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.
• Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities, but travel will be minimal to support project related site visits.
• Extensive experience in drafting disciplines with a background in substation design is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Competitive salary, overtime is available and bonus structure.
• Professional development opportunities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance