Substation Designer

Dashiell; Fitchburg (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and HDHP medical options

401(k) plan with immediate vesting

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Dashiell is seeking an Electrical Designer in Fitchburg, WI to join their project team. The successful candidate will perform routine design assignments focused on physical substation design, utilizing skills in electrical fundamentals and design techniques.

Responsibilities include producing electrical drawings and layouts, overseeing junior designers, and ensuring projects meet schedule deadlines. Candidates should have strong CADD skills, and a minimum of five years in substation design is preferred. Benefits include health insurance options and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in physical substation design required.
• Strong knowledge of bill of materials as it relates to a substation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects.
• Calculate cable lengths and conduit fill.
• Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and junior designers.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical substation layout

Strong knowledge of CADD programs

Ability to produce steel drawings

Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

General knowledge of control circuits

Education

Associate's degree in drafting & design

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Dashiell, an operating unit of Quanta Services (trading as PWR), provides technical and construction services supporting electrical infrastructure.

Position Title: Electrical Designer

Location: 2908 Marketplace Drive, Suite 100 Fitchburg, WI 5371

Primary Function:

As a member of a project team, the Physical Substation Designer performs routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic design techniques and procedures, under limited supervision. Knowledge of physical substation layout and electrical or civil fundamentals is required. Successful candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II or III title depending on skill and experience level.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standards.
• Produce High Voltage substation layouts & elevation drawings from a one-line electrical drawing.
• Produce conduit & Grounding drawings.
• Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks.
• Create Substation Bill of Materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footage, etc.
• Complete work in pre-defined times to meet proposal and project schedules.
• Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers.
• Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material.
• May be called upon to calculate ground grid requirements to IEEE standards using task-specific software.
• May be called upon to calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks.
• Must be able to work extensive overtime at certain times.
• Learn and use task-specific software, including the document management system.
• Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
• Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
• Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

A minimum of five years experience in physical substation design, or related experience, is required. An Associate's degree in drafting & design is preferred. Successful candidates with more than five years of experience may be placed in more senior level designer titles depending on skill.

• Strong knowledge of the major components of substations and the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.
• Strong knowledge and proven experience creating the bill of materials as it relates to a substation.
• Strong knowledge of physical substation layout, elevations, grounding, foundations, and conduit.
• Ability to produce steel drawings is a plus.
• General knowledge of control circuits and ground grid theory & design.
• Extensive knowledge of CADD programs such as AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI) is a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information to team members, management, and clients when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires minimal physical effort.
• Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year-round weather conditions and noise.
• Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%).
• Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
• May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.

Benefits:

• PPO and HDHP medical options with FSA or HSA.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Supplemental life, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability, and employee assistance plan (no cost to employee).
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional benefits and wellness programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.