Designer

PSEG•South Plainfield, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer supports the design and coordination of Delivery Projects and Construction infrastructure projects. The role prepares detailed civil and structural drawings for Inside Plant projects using MicroStation Connect, as directed by civil design engineers and supervisors. Drawings may cover concrete foundations and steel support structures for oil-filled transformers, breakers, disconnect switches, A-frames and dead-end structures, as well as structural or architectural drawings for small buildings and masonry or concrete retaining walls. The position is based at the 40 Cragwood Road, South Plainfield, NJ office and is hybrid, with at least three onsite days per week. The role is on call as needed, 24/7, for system emergencies.

Requirements

Engineering or Architectural degree and at least 2 years of utility experience; alternatively, a high school diploma and at least 6 years of utility CAD experience.
Proficiency with MicroStation Connect or equivalent CAD software for developing 2-D design drawings.
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing civil utility drawings, including site, architectural, steel, foundation, plan sections, and details.
Familiarity with current NJIBC, AISC, ASCE, and SCI codes and requirements.

Responsibilities

Prepare complex, detailed civil design drawings and coordinate with Electrical Layout designers, Surveys and Mapping, Licensing and Permitting, Asset Experts, vendors, and Project Managers to meet project schedules.
Assist in developing estimates and schedules for civil design drawings for new and emergency projects.
Conduct field investigations at substations to verify existing job-site conditions.
Prepare or review Civil and Licensing and Permitting design drawings for conformance with PSE&G standards and applicable federal, state, and local ordinances.
Provide support during project permitting and construction.
Support and coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Electrical Layout, Controls, Asset Management, Division Managers, and Project Managers, during preparation of project drawings.
Respond on call, as needed, 24/7, in the event of system emergencies.