Designer - Substation

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Chicago, IL

21d•$69,600 - $125,700

About The Position

The Designer – Substation supports substation design projects across the QISG platform by performing routine 2D/3D physical and/or 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 work across substation projects from inception to completion, using 3D and/or smart design software and following quality-control procedures. The Designer researches reference materials, applies corporate engineering practices, uses the document management system, and raises potential project problems and solutions with stakeholders. Out-of-town travel may be required for short periods, though travel is expected to be minimal and primarily for project-related site visits.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the electric utility industry performing detailed CAD/design for high-voltage substation projects.
Working knowledge of basic design techniques and industry procedures.
Extensive knowledge of various CAD programs.
Basic knowledge of major substation components and the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.
Basic oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with co-workers.
Ability to deal with ambiguity, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and determine priorities in a complex environment.
Word-processing, spreadsheet, and email software skills.
Ability to travel as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities; travel is expected to be minimal and to support project-related site visits.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Drafting & Design or equivalent certification.
Four-year Engineering Technology degree.
Drafting experience with a background in substation design.
Experience with 3D and/or smart design software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Inventor, or Substation Design Suite (SDS).
Familiarity with substation materials, construction methods, and utility design standards.
Experience beyond the four-year minimum, which may qualify the candidate for a higher-level position.

Responsibilities

Perform routine 2D/3D physical and/or 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 responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.
Research 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 as required for project responsibilities, including project-related site visits.
Perform other duties as assigned.