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Substation Physical Designer

Denken Solutions

On-Site role

Job Description:

  • This position is responsible for creating design drawings in 2D or 3D for the Client's Transmission and Distribution electrical Substations and supporting Client's design criteria and standardization efforts.
The Designer will:
  • Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Autodesk 3D Inventor, or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A).
  • Produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.
Design Responsibilities:
  • The job responsibilities include the creation/modification of scaled 2D drawings and 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to:
  • Foundation Layouts.
  • Grounding Layouts.
  • Conduit Layouts.
  • Switchgear Assembly Layouts.
  • Substation Layouts.
  • Switch House Layouts.
  • Electrical Bus Design.
Additional Responsibilities:
  • Specify and order material for electrical substation design packages, including stock, non-stock, and shop fabricated material.
  • Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.
  • Coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments associated with electrical Substation Design.
  • Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and client committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
  • Provide support to the OPCO's Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management, and Substation Maintenance.
  • Conduct site visits for projects, including:
  • Pre-construction meetings.
  • During construction.
  • Post-construction.
  • Some overnight travel will be required.
  • This position will be located in Birmingham, AL.
Job Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree OR
  • Associate Degree with at least 5 years of related industry experience OR
  • High school diploma with significant related industry experience of at least 8 years.
Experience:
  • Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred.
  • Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.
  • Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
  • Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
  • Ability to create electrical Substation Physical drawings from a single line or three line diagram is preferred.
  • Ability to create/manipulate 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical Substations.
  • Experience using 3D modeling software (SDS Inventor, Autodesk Inventor, or Autodesk 3D (P4A)) is preferred.
  • AutoCAD training or experience is preferred.
  • Experience working with document management & estimating systems is preferred.
  • Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software is preferred.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
  • Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
  • Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.
  • Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
  • Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
  • Must have the ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
  • Must accurately enter weekly time and process business expense receipts promptly.
  • Must be able to envision equipment/materials and how they connect spatially inside three-dimensional space.
  • Must be willing to travel (approximately 25%) and have the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.


About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.



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