Physical Substation Designer - Transmission & Distribution (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive benefits package

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and wellness programs

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Substation Physical Designer in Denver to perform planning, design and drafting for complex substation projects. You will create plan layouts, sections, grounds, and electrical plans, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team and international partners.

You will ensure adherence to design standards, perform QA/QC, mentor junior staff, and participate in project marketing efforts while targeting on-time, within-budget delivery and high-quality drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience required.
• Associate Degree and 8 years related experience required.
• 9 years progressive detailing and design experience required.
• Advanced understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel.
• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline team.

Responsibilities

• Perform substation plan layouts and other physical substation components.
• Produce design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
• QA/QC of project drawings and revisions.
• Train and mentor junior drafting staff.
• Support subcontracted firms and Burns & McDonnell international affiliates.
• Participate in client development and marketing meetings.

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

The Substation Physical Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, design documents for proposals, specifications, and electrical plans as part of a project team. This project will directly execute complex, early design phases while partnering with diverse firms and international resources on detailed design work.

• Perform various electrical project designs including substation plan layouts, section cuts, physical details, ground grid design, lightning design and other physical substation components. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Perform drawing, planning, development and production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Perform a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Perform the evaluation of designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects for quality assurance.
• Approve design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Perform production of design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Compute volume calculations for conduit, lightning, grounding designs under the direction of the engineer.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts for project financial goals.
• Responsible for the quality review of all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing and design staff members.
• Support the development of subcontracted diverse firms and Burns & McDonnell international affiliates.
• Participate in marketing and possible client development meetings.
• Responsible for the physical design QA/QC process.
• Evaluate manufacturer prints from vendors to verify they meet design criteria
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience required or,
• Associate Degree and 8 years related experience required or,
• 9 years progressive detailing and design experience required.
• Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Compensation

$110,000.00-195,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, as part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-CO-Denver

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time