Lead Substation Physical Designer

Responsibilities

• Support Electrical Substation Project Engineers and produce timely accurate drawing packages for complex power delivery projects & proposals.
• Create 3D Models using Revit or Autocad 3D for HV Substations and generate electrical physical 2D drawings.
• Implement GE BIM strategy and processes in line with ISO-19650 and customer BIM requirements.
• Develop substation drawings using knowledge of NEC, NESC and/or customer specifications.
• Develop detailed substation layouts / elevations from Single Line Diagrams and basic sketches.
• Develop detailed bills of material for substation power equipment, HV connectors, conduit / trough, and cable trays.
• Complete complex drawing packages with minimal/no supervision from sketches provided by others.
• Perform thorough review checks of own work and the work of others.
• Utilize 3D Modeler experience to implement BIM Execution Plans, work with CDE, 3D Model Collaboration (internal & external), 3D Model Auditing, Clash Detection Meetings and Reports, Virtual Construction, Design & Constructability Reviews, Augmented Reality, georeferencing, IFC exchanges.
• Drive toward standardization of tools and design practices.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.
• Minimum 7 years of HV Substation physical design experience.
• Good knowledge of electrical codes and standards.
• Strong experience of US Utility substation design standards and good technical knowledge of LV/MV/HV equipment and related accessories.
• Capable to produce HV substation general arrangements and installation details with minimum supervision.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the latest version of Autodesk Revit, Autocad 3D, SDS Navisworks and how it links to other softwares.
• Demonstrated MCAD skills, including general usage and tool configuration; exposure to several 3D engineering design tools (Creo, E3D, Solidworks, Inventor) and IFC exchange format.

Pay

The pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.