Substation Designer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Cumberland (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership

Paid vacation

Personal days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) in Cumberland, ME is seeking utility designers to assist with the conceptual, preliminary and final design of 4 kV through 500 kV substation projects.

The role supports engineering teams and focuses on P&C design, single-line schematics, and physical layouts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of electrical or physical substation design experience, including schematics, wiring diagrams, physical layout, and facility design.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; results oriented and capable of completing design assignments with minimal direction.
• Occasional travel may be required; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating personal development of technical knowledge through interface with engineering staff in the execution and review of project assignments.
• Assisting in the training and advancement of skills for other, less-experienced design and drafting department personnel.
• Support in the design and review of substation layouts and associated electrical drawings.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation design

Schematics

Wiring diagrams

Physical layout

Communication

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI), a leading power engineering consultant firm, is seeking motivated utility designers to join our Cumberland, ME office. The successful candidate will provide design support for engineering teams involved with the conceptual, preliminary and final design of 4 kV through 500 kV substation projects.

Designers with experience in one or more of the following are encouraged to apply:

• P&C Design of electrical single lines, AC & DC schematics, panel layout, and wiring drawings.
• Physical Design of structures, layouts, facilities or general arrangements including section and detail views and profiles

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrating personal development of technical knowledge through interface with engineering staff in the execution and review of project assignments.
• Acquiring and maintaining advanced skill levels through the progression of software releases and upgrades.
• Assisting in the training and advancement of skills for other, less-experienced design and drafting department personnel.

Minimum Requirements:

2+ years of electrical or physical substation design experience, including schematics, wiring diagrams, physical layout, and facility design. Effective verbal and written communication skills, results oriented and capable of completing design assignments with minimal direction. This position requires a strong work ethic with attention to detail, quality, schedule, and budget. Occasional travel may be required. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status).

Compensation Range: $30.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
• Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Continued professional education reimbursement

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) employs over 850 engineers, designers, project managers, surveyors, ROW agents, environmental planners, construction professionals and support staff in 37 offices across the U.S. The firm has more than 40 years of experience in the planning, engineering, and construction of a wide range of power delivery projects including substations, transmission lines, distribution systems, communication systems and industrial facilities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer