Physical Substation Design Engineer

Progressive; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group is seeking a Substation Designer to develop 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical substations using AutoCAD, Inventor, and P4A. Responsibilities include specifying materials, preparing package documentation, and coordinating with engineers.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience), knowledge of substation equipment, and travel to project sites. On-site Birmingham, AL location with safety and quality emphasis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with electric substation equipment is a plus.
• Experience with transmission/distribution substation ops is preferred.
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA safety practices is preferred.
• Ability to create 2D drawings from single/three-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify 2D drawings and 3D models for substations.
• Prepare material specifications and quantities for packages.
• Transmit drawing packages and specs using project transmittal tools.
• Coordinate with engineers and other departments on design work.
• Travel to project sites for pre/post-construction activities (approx. 25%).

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Willingness to travel

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Engineering Technology degree

Associate Degree with related industry experience

High school diploma with significant related industry experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk 3D (P4A)

SDS Inventor

Primavera P6

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. To further detail, 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, etc. The designer will specify and order material for electrical substation design packages, including stock, non-stock and shop fabricated material. The Designer will transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program. The Designer will coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments associated with electrical Substation Design.

The Designer must provide support to the OPCO's Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management and Substation Maintenance. This position will require site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction. Some overnight travel will be required. This position will be locate in Birmingham, AL.

Job Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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 preferred.
• Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software 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 the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.