Substation Physical Designer II/III

KDM Engineering • Chicago, IL

253d

About The Position

Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Physical Designer II/III by joining our KDM Substation team. KDM is a growing, award-winning, minority- and woman-owned professional engineering firm focusing on substation, electric, gas, site civil, and telecommunications engineering designs and support services. KDM Engineering is searching for a Physical Designer to join the substation team. Responsible for design of substation layouts, sections/elevations, and the related details and bill of materials for medium and high voltage projects. Provides in-progress design coordination with multi-discipline project team, clients, and internal and external customers to ensure that production is completed in a timely manner. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Engineering Design field. Relies on instructions, pre-established guidelines, and client standards to perform the functions of the job.

Requirements

• 4+ years of prior industry experience in Physical design
• Preferred experience with Physical design related to utility transmission or distribution substations
• Proficient in the use of all software needed to produce quality electrical design drawings such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Must be able to interpret and analyze customer's electrical/schematics diagrams and cable tabulations
• General understanding of power engineering theories and principles
• Preferred associate degree in drafting or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Design and preparation of Plans and Arrangements
• Control Building Layouts
• Section and Elevation Views
• Grounding Plan and Details
• Control Building conduit and cable trays
• Bills of material
• Raceway Design Including Yard Trough, Building Cable Trays, Above and Below Grade Conduits
• Perform walkdowns and record conditions at client sites
• Interpret design inputs such as scope notes, one line diagrams and studies, to perform physical design scope
• Apply industry and client standards to a variety of designs
• Uphold KDM QA/QC procedures and practices
• Understand Vendor cutsheets and specifications and how to incorporate them into design packages
• Proficient in practices of researching design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing recommendations
• Ability to understand complex initiatives across multiple teams/platforms
• Quantitative and analytical skill set
• Proficient in understanding and utilizing CAD, CAD standards and configuration practices
• Communication, both verbal and written, with project team
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing demands
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Design field

Benefits

• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer leave
• Performance bonuses
• HRA and HSA
• Transit program
• Career coach on-staff
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Culture engagement group
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly team-building outings
• Laidback office culture, including pool table, arcade games, and happy hour
• Meditation space, nap room, and nursing mothers' room

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees