Designer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

22h

About The Position

The Designer – Substation supports substation design projects across the QISG platform by performing routine 2D and/or 3D physical and Protection & Control (P&C) design tasks. The role applies basic design techniques and industry procedures, with an emphasis on accuracy, standards compliance, and CAD proficiency. The Designer works under the direction of a Lead Designer and collaborates with engineers and drafting teams to develop and maintain quality drawing packages for internal and client-facing deliverables. The position involves working on design aspects from project inception through completion, using 3D and/or smart design software, and following quality control procedures. The Designer researches catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, and other reference materials; learns and uses the document management system; and applies corporate standard engineering practices. The role also involves communicating project-related problems and possible solutions to stakeholders and traveling as needed for project-related site visits, with travel expected to be minimal.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed CAD/design for high-voltage substation projects.
Word processing, spreadsheet, and email software skills.
Extensive knowledge of various CAD programs.
Basic knowledge of major substation components.
Basic oral and written communication skills.
Basic knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with coworkers.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and determine priorities in a complex environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent certification.
Four-year Engineering Technology degree.
Drafting discipline experience with a background in substation design.
Experience with 3D and/or smart design software, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, or Substation Design Suite (SDS).
Familiarity with substation materials, construction methods, and utility design standards.

Responsibilities

Perform routine 2D and/or 3D physical and Protection & Control (P&C) design tasks for substation projects.
Work on design aspects of various substation projects from inception to completion.
Utilize 3D and/or smart design software for substation design.
Follow quality control procedures and take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.
Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, and other reference materials.
Learn and properly use the document management system and suggest improvements.
Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to stakeholders’ attention.
Travel for short periods as required by projects and assignments, including minimal project-related site visits.
Perform other duties as assigned.