Substation Design Engineer

Universal Resources • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Ceat design drawings in 2D or 3D for Transmission and Distribution electrical Substations and supporting design criteria and standardization efforts. The Designer will produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, AutoDesk 3D Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A), produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs. To further detail, the job responsibilities include the creation/modification of scaled 2D drawings and 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Switchgear Assembly Layouts, Substation Layouts, Switch House Layouts, Electrical Bus Design, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree -OR- Associate Degree with at least 5 years of related industry experience -OR- High school diploma with significant related industry experience of at least 8 years Experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred.
• Experience in Transmission and /or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.
• Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
• Ability to create electrical Substation Physical drawings from a single line or three line diagram is preferred.
• Ability to create/manipulate 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical Substations.

Responsibilities

• Create/modify scaled 2D drawings and 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Switchgear Assembly Layouts, Substation Layouts, Switch House Layouts, Electrical Bus Design, etc.
• Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, AutoDesk 3D Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A).
• Produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.
• Support design criteria and standardization efforts.

Benefits

• 401-K
• ICHR
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level