Substation Physical Designer

Per Sé Group; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Substation Physical Designers for an exciting long-term contract. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to collaborate with a dynamic project team focused on high and extra high voltage substation design. You'll be responsible for creating detailed drawings and plans, applying engineering principles, and ensuring adherence to client standards. If you have a passion for power and energy engineering and want to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of substation physical design experience required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MicroStation for technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various substation drawings and plans for high voltage designs.
• Interpret vendor information and apply client standards in designs.

Skills

Substation Physical Design

3D Visualization

Technical Drawing

Engineering Principles

Education

Associate’s Degree in Drafting/CAD

High School Diploma with Drafting Coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Summary

Per Sé Group is hiring Substation Physical Designers for a long-term contract. Our client is a global leader in power and energy engineering and design with expertise in grid modernization, renewables, oil & gas, nuclear power and more. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement.

As a Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of the following substation drawings:
• Substation General Arrangement
• Substation Electrical Equipment Plans
• Substation Section Views (Elevations)
• Substation Detailed Bill of Material
• Substation Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan
• Substation Grounding Plan
• Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details
• Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan
• Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section
• Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables.
• Performing walkdowns at client facilities.
• Applying Client's standards related to the work.

Preferred Skills and Expertise

• A minimum of 2 years of substation physical design experience.
• An associate’s degree in Drafting/Computer Aided Design or a high school diploma and 2 or more years drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.