Substation Physical Designer

Kimley-Horn • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Charlotte, NC office is looking for a Substation Physical Designer with 10+ years of experience to join our Power Delivery team! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the design and preparation of the following substation drawings: Substation one-lines and three-lines, Station general arrangements and sections, Electrical details, Grounding plan and details, Conduit plan and details, Control cubicle layout, sections, cable tray, lighting, and grounding, Low-voltage AC panels, Grounding, Lightning protection, Illumination. Development of bills of materials and general arrangements from substation one-line diagrams. Coordination with protection and controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables. Participation in client meetings and site visits for data gathering, as required. Interpretation and incorporation of vendor information into design deliverables. Application of client standards related to the work. Performing and ensuring the company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed for all design packages. Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Substation Physical design
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of substation design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical drawings and models
• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products
• Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Willingness to mentor and teach others
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter

Nice To Haves

• associates degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and preparation of substation drawings including one-lines and three-lines.
• Design of station general arrangements and sections.
• Design of electrical details, grounding plan and details, and conduit plan and details.
• Design of control cubicle layout, sections, cable tray, lighting, and grounding.
• Design of low-voltage AC panels, grounding, lightning protection, and illumination.
• Development of bills of materials and general arrangements from substation one-line diagrams.
• Coordination with protection and controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines.
• Participation in client meetings and site visits for data gathering.
• Interpretation and incorporation of vendor information into design deliverables.
• Application of client standards related to the work.
• Performing and ensuring the company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed.
• Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED