Substation Physical (Outdoor) Associate Designer II

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Associate Designer responsible for creating designs for high voltage substation projects. The role requires proficiency in AutoCAD and involves working closely with a Substation Engineering Group Lead. Candidates should have an Associate's degree in a relevant field and 2-5 years of experience. This is a fully remote position available in the Southeast region of the United States, providing an opportunity for professional development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must have 2-5 years of experience in designing substation deliverables.
• Familiarity with One Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts, and related designs.
• Keen interest in learning the latest Autodesk software tools.

Responsibilities

• Complete assignments within budget and schedule.
• Work under the direction of a Substation Engineering Group Lead.
• Perform technical preparation of deliverables.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Experience in substation design

Education

Associate's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

PDS 6 / Power Delivery Substation

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

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Mesa seeks an Associate Designer to be responsible for the design of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation design projects. Candidate must be familiar with the design of One Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts, Foundation Plans, Conduit/Raceway Plans, Grounding Plans, Bills of Materials, and Cable Schedules. The design will be done using Autodesk products, mainly AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
• Works under the direction of a Substation Engineering Group Lead
• Utilize AutoCAD based design standards
• Performs technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents
• Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a relevant technical field
• 2-5 years experience in the design of substation design deliverables
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise utilizing AutoCAD
• Knowledge of Power Systems or Substation Design
• Keen interest in learning and using the latest Autodesk software tools, methods, and technologies to develop Power Substation design

This opportunity is a fully remote arrangement located in the Southeast region of the United States.

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