Substation Designer

ThinkingAhead Executive Search; United States; Remoto; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Descrizione del lavoro

ThinkingAhead Executive Search is seeking a Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Designer to support the design and development of electrical substation projects ranging from distribution through high-voltage transmission facilities.

The role offers remote work within the United States and involves creating detailed design packages, diagrams, and bill of materials while coordinating with engineers and clients to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Competenze

• 2+ years of substation P&C drafting/design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience producing utility substation design drawings.
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems, relay schematics, AC/DC station service, and substation construction practices

Mansioni

• Develop detailed Protection & Control design packages for utility substation projects.
• Create and revise One-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel arrangements, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, cable schedules, and control house layouts.
• Perform redline updates and drawing revisions.
• Prepare construction drawing packages and bill of materials.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines to ensure design accuracy.
• Support project teams during design reviews and client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards and applicable industry codes.
• Assist with field investigations and as-built documentation as required.

Conoscenze

Substation P&C drafting

Electrical design coordination

Strumenti

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Descrizione del lavoro

Remote Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Designer

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Type: Full-Time

Industry: Power Delivery / Utilities

Overview

We are seeking a Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Designer to support the design and development of electrical substation projects ranging from distribution through high-voltage transmission facilities. This role will work closely with engineers, project managers, and utility clients to produce detailed design packages for new substations, expansions, and modernization projects.

This position offers the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to critical infrastructure projects across the electric utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed Protection & Control design packages for utility substation projects.
• Create and revise One-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay panel arrangements, wiring diagrams, interconnection diagrams, cable schedules, and control house layouts.
• Perform redline updates and drawing revisions.
• Prepare construction drawing packages and bill of materials.
• Coordinate with engineers and other disciplines to ensure design accuracy.
• Support project teams during design reviews and client meetings.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards and applicable industry codes.
• Assist with field investigations and as-built documentation as required.

Qualifications Required

• 2+ years of substation P&C drafting/design experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Experience producing utility substation design drawings.
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems, relay schematics, AC/DC station service, and substation construction practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with utility, consulting engineering, or EPC firms.
• Knowledge of transmission and distribution substations.
• Familiarity with SEL relay applications and protection schemes.
• Experience supporting projects from 12kV through 500kV.
• Exposure to physical substation design and equipment layouts.

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality design packages on schedule.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.