Senior SDS Substation Designer 1 - Grid

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in the office and working remotely from home.

Responsibilities

• Work in a project team environment with engineers to prepare high and/or extra-high voltage substation design packages with minimal guidance.
• Produce a 3D model to generate the following drawings:
  • General Arrangement
  • Electrical Equipment Plans
  • Sections
  • Electrical Connection Details
  • Foundation Plans
  • Grounding Plans
  • Grounding Details
  • Conduit and Trench Plans
  • Conduit Details
  • Control Building Layout
  • Control Building Details
  • Bill of Material
  • Cable Schedules
  • Shielding Plan
• Use Inventor, AutoCAD, P4A, and SDS software.
• Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables.
• Conduct walkdowns at client substation facilities.

Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma and 5 or more years of 3D drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience preparing 3D substation models and physical design.
• Proficiency with 3D tools including AutoCAD, Inventor, P4A, Vault Pro, and SDS.
• Ability to visualize in 3D and layout substation equipment based on client and/or IEEE standards.
• Able to follow CAD standards.

Skills

• Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Design (valued).
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating various equipment to a technical design.
• Ability to use BlueBeam to create a BOM count, review, and self-check drawings.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Comprehensive health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
• Financial Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
• Work-Life Balance
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

Pay

Compensation range: $77,890 – $118,999. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate, a comprehensive benefits package, and may qualify for a yearly discretionary bonus.