Senior Technical Designer

Stanley Consultants•Austin, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Substation Designer with a background in electrical power substations for utility clients. The role contributes discipline design expertise to multidisciplinary, multiple, and large, complex projects and may serve as project manager on less complex projects. It provides technical expertise, including evaluating and resolving specific design problems. The designer may produce detailed substation design deliverables with limited input from the Engineering lead and may lead and mentor less experienced engineers and designers. Work is performed as part of a design team, potentially across more than one project. Design deliverables may include layouts, sections and elevations, bills of materials, lightning protection, conduit and cable plans, grounding analysis and design, single- and three-line schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, lighting design, and equipment and materials specifications. Additional work may include calculations and analyses, site visits, procurement and construction specifications, contractor bid evaluations, shop drawing reviews, equipment research, engineering fee estimates, construction field support, and reports.

Requirements

Associate degree in CADD, engineering technology, the sciences, or a related field.
Normally a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
Discipline design experience.
Proficiency in project setup and startup.
Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of a Designer.

Responsibilities

Perform discipline design on multidisciplinary, multiple, and large, complex projects; may manage less complex projects.
Provide technical expertise to assigned projects and evaluate and resolve design problems.
Develop detailed substation design deliverables, including layouts, sections and elevations, bills of materials, lightning protection, conduit and cable plans, grounding analysis and design, schematic and wiring diagrams, lighting design, and equipment and materials specifications.
Coordinate with project management, physical, protection and control, structural, civil, transmission line, and drafting disciplines.
Perform voltage, ampacity, power, arc flash, bus and insulator strength, insulation coordination, voltage drop, conduit fill, and battery sizing calculations or analyses, as assigned.
Conduct site visits for data gathering and occasional field assignments; provide field support during construction.
Write material procurement and construction specifications, evaluate contractor bids, review shop drawings, and research equipment.
Generate engineering fee estimates and prepare reports.
Lead and mentor less experienced engineers and designers through the design process; assist with coordination and training of less experienced designers.
Provide conceptual input during project planning and execution and interface with engineers and architects to support project execution.
Assist with pricing, estimating, scoping, and marketing strategies for proposed projects.
Perform non-routine and complex tasks in support of the project engineer.
Evaluate the need for design changes and make appropriate recommendations.
Use engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
Adhere to company quality assurance and quality control standards.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.