Senior Substation Designer

Arup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Health and welfare benefits

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Senior Substation Designer to lead HV substation design projects for utilities, renewables, and data centers. You will develop 3D models and 2D drawings from concept through design completion, coordinating with engineers and other disciplines to ensure a comprehensive package.

You will mentor junior designers, apply IEEE/ANSI standards, and maintain project drawings while learning and applying new software tools. This role can be based in multiple U.S.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in technology or related discipline.
• At least 6 years of related experience in HV substations.
• Proven experience in 15kV–345kV substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Advanced understanding of design software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience with BIM software (Inventor, SDS-P4A, Primtech) preferred.
• Ability to learn and use new design software; proficient with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models and 2D drawings of HV substations (SLDs, layouts, conduit/cable plans, grounding, lighting).
• Lead, coach and mentor junior designers and CAD technicians.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver a fully coordinated design.
• Incorporate design codes and client specifications into the design package.
• Organize and maintain revisions of project drawings and models.

Skills

HV subst design 15kV-345kV

Mentoring juniors

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate Degree in technology or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inventor

SDS-P4A

Primtech

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Senior Substation Designer

We are seeking a Senior Substation Designer with technical experience in the design of HV substations for power utilities and for the interconnection of renewables and data centers. In this role you will support the delivery of substation design projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for electric utilities, contractors and developers.

This position can be worked out of our New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Boston or Chicago offices.

The Opportunity:

• Prepare 3D models and 2D drawings of HV substations including: single-line diagrams, substation physical layouts, conduit and cable plans and details, grounding grid plan and details, lightning protection and yard lighting plans, and bills of materials.
• Lead, coach and mentor junior designers and CAD technicians to deliver substation design projects.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to develop a fully coordinated design.
• Work with engineers and incorporate feedback into design package.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and client specifications related to design requirements.
• Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups to project deliverables.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, models, and ensure all project-related information is stored in a logical and well-structured manner.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Associate Degree in technology or related discipline
• At least 6 years of related experience.
• Proven experience in 15kV through 345kV physical utility substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience performing substation design in BIM software (Inventor, SDS-P4A, Primtech) is preferred.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools - MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Benefits at Work

At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

Flexible Working

We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Hiring Range

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in New York is $122,500 to $145,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.