Lead Designer Substation

About Us

QISG leverages Quantas comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent expertise and resources to plan design engineer manage conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency consistency attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering Safety Quality Material Procurement QA/QC Right-of-Way Acquisition Scheduling Environmental Planning Permitting Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

The Lead Designer Substation is responsible for supporting substation design projects across the QISG platform by performing routine 2D/3D Physical and/or Protection & Control (P&C) design tasks. This role requires working knowledge of basic design techniques and industry procedures with an emphasis on accuracy standards compliance and CAD proficiency.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong familiarity with substation materials construction methods and utility design standards. Proficiency with CAD platformsincluding AutoCAD AutoCAD Electrical AutoCAD Map 3D Inventor and Substation Design Suite (SDS) for Physical and/or P&C applicationsis preferred. The Designer will work under the direction of a Lead Designer and collaborate closely with engineers and drafting teams to develop and maintain quality drawing packages for both internal and client-facing deliverables.

What Youll Do

• Work on design aspects from project inception to completion on various substation projects.
• Utilize 3D and/or smart design software for substation design.
• Demonstrate knowledge of quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
• Research information in catalogs specifications corporate standards or other reference material.
• Learn and properly use the document management system and suggest improvements.
• Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the stakeholders.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Youll Bring

• Associates degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent certification is preferred. A 4-year Eng Tech degree is a plus.
• Expertise in drafting disciplines with a background in substation design
• Minimum of 10 years experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed CAD/design for high voltage substation projects. More experience could result in a higher-level position.
• Expertise with 3D and/or smart design software (AutoCAD AutoCAD Electrical Inventor SDS etc.) is preferred.
• Word processing spread sheet and e-mail software.
• Extensive knowledge of various CAD programs
• Working in a team environment
• Communicating effectively with co-workers
• Able to deal with ambiguity and ability to work independently manage multiple tasks and determine priorities in a complex environment.

Travel Requirements:

• Role will require travel as necessary to achieve job responsibilities. but travel will be minimal to support project related site visits.

What Youll Get

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.

Required Experience:

Senior IC