Sr. Substation Designer

About the role

The Senior Substation Designer will support the delivery of substation design projects from the conceptual phase through design completion for electric utilities, contractors and developers. This position can be worked out of our West coast (San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle) or South (Houston, Dallas or Austin) offices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D models and 2D drawings of HV substations including: single-line diagrams, substation physical layouts, conduit and cable plans and details, grounding grid plan and details, lightning protection and yard lighting plans, and bills of materials.
• Lead, coach and mentor junior designers and CAD technicians to deliver substation design projects.
• Cookordinate with other disciplines to develop a fully coordinated design.
• Work with engineers and incorporate feedback into design package.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and client specifications related to design requirements.
• Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups to project deliverables.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, models, and ensure all project-related information is stored in a logical and well-structured manner.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in technology or related discipline and at least 6 years of related experience.
• Proven experience in 15kV through 345kV physical utility substation design and IEEE/ANSI standards.
• Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Experience in performing substation design in BIM software (Inventor, SDS-P4A, Primtech) is preferred.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools – MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools – MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

Skills

• AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• BIM software (Inventor, SDS-P4A, Primtech).
• Microsoft Office Tools – MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

Benefits

• Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
• Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people.
• Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.
• 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
• Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low.

Pay

The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Houston is $112,500 - $136,500 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary.

Schedule

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.