Substation Physical Designer # 26-12921

US Tech Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 131,809,000 - 149,001,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions is seeking a Substation Designer in Birmingham, AL to create 2D and 3D drawings for transmission and distribution substations. You will use AutoCAD, Inventor, and Map 3D to develop layouts, specifications, and material lists, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will coordinate with engineers and other departments, order materials, and support construction through site visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology or equivalent.
• Associate degree with at least 5 years of related industry experience.
• High school diploma with significant related industry experience of at least 8 years.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical substations.
• Produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects.
• Coordinate with engineers and other departments on design packages.
• Specify and order material for substations.
• Transmit drawing packages using project transmittal program.
• Site visits and travel as required (up to ~25%).
• Support Substation Construction, Field Services, PM, and Maintenance.

Skills

Substation knowledge

2D/3D drawings

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

3D modeling

Documentation systems

Primavera P6

MS Office

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate degree

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Autodesk Map 3D (P4A)

SDS Inventor

Autodesk 3D (P4A)

Job description

$46-$52 per hour

Birmingham, AL

Contract

Duration: 36 Months

Note: Must be willing to travel (approximately 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service. Some overnight travel will be required.

Job Description:

• This position is responsible for creating design drawings in 2D or 3D for the clients Transmission and Distribution electrical Substations and supporting clients design criteria and standardization efforts.

• The Designer will produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, AutoDesk 3D Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A), produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.

• To further detail, the job responsibilities include the creation/modification of scaled 2D drawings and 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Switchgear Assembly Layouts, Substation Layouts, Switch House Layouts, Electrical Bus Design, etc.

• The designer will specify and order material for electrical substation design packages, including stock, non-stock and shop fabricated material.

• The Designer will transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.

• The Designer will coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments associated with electrical Substation Design.

• The Designer will interact with manufacturers, vendors, and client committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.

• The Designer must provide support to the OPCO’s Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management and Substation Maintenance.

• This position will require site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction. Some overnight travel will be required.

• This position will be located in Birmingham, AL.

Experience:

• Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred.

• Experience in Transmission and /or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.

• Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.

• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.

• Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.

• Ability to create electrical Substation Physical drawings from a single line or three line diagram is preferred.

• Ability to create/manipulate 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical Substations.

• Experience using 3D modeling software (SDS Inventor, Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk 3D (P4A) is preferred.

• AutoCAD training or experience is preferred.

• Experience working with document management & estimating systems preferred.

• Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software preferred.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.

• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.

• Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.

• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.

• Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.

• Must have the ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.

• Must accurately enter weekly time and process business expense receipts promptly.

• Must be able to envision equipment/materials and how they connect spatially inside three-dimensional space.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree -OR-

• Associate degree with at least 5 years of related industry experience -OR-

• High school diploma with significant related industry experience of at least 8 years.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com .

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Internal ID: 26-12921