Substation Physical Designer 2 - SPD2

Position Title: Substation Physical Designer

Location: Birmingham, AL 35243, USA

Duration: 3 Years

Schedule: Standard

Payrate: $33/hr. on W2

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for Transmission and Distribution electrical substation projects.
• Develop and modify scaled drawings and layouts including foundation layouts, grounding layouts, conduit layouts, switchgear assembly layouts, substation layouts, switch house layouts, and electrical bus designs.
• Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and Autodesk Map 3D.
• Prepare material specifications and generate material requirements for substation design packages.
• Specify and order stock, non-stock, and shop-fabricated materials for substation projects.
• Transmit drawing packages and supporting documentation using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal system.
• Coordinate and communicate with engineers, project teams, and other departments involved in substation design and construction.
• Work with manufacturers and vendors to resolve equipment and material-related issues.
• Provide design support to Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management, and Substation Maintenance teams.
• Participate in site visits including pre-construction meetings, construction support, and post-construction reviews.
• Ensure designs meet company standards with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and cost efficiency.
• Travel to project sites as required, including occasional overnight travel.

Requirement:

Education

• 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

• 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.
• Experience using 3D modeling software (SDS Inventor, Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk 3D (P4A) is preferred.
• AutoCAD training or experience is preferred.
• Experience working with document management & estimating systems preferred.
• Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and can develop and build relationships at all levels.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
• Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
• Must have the ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
• Must accurately enter weekly time and process business expense receipts promptly.
• Must be able to envision equipment/materials and how they connect spatially inside three dimensional spaces.
• Must be willing to travel (approximately 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.