Substation Designer- Physical

About the role

The Substation Designer - Physical will prepare civil and physical electrical drawings for high voltage utility substations projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position would require the employee to work with engineers and consultants to create these drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create and draft all engineering products and deliverables using CAD software, specifically for substation projects.
• Work closely with engineers and other drafters to identify and correct discrepancies in drawings and designs related to substations.
• Produce various types of drawings specific to substations, including:
• General Arrangements of substation layouts
• Plan Views and Elevation Views of substation structures
• Grounding Plans and Details for substation grounding systems
• Foundation Plans and Details for substation equipment
• Cable Trough/Conduit Plans and Details for cable management
• Foundation Layout Plans for substation components
• Import tables and calculations (e.g., BOMs) and create notes for each drawing.
• Steel Structure Fabrication Drawings (preferred) for substation structures
• CConcrete Foundation Detail Drawings (preferred) for substation equipment
• Oil Containment Detail Drawings (preferred) for transformers and other equipment
• Metal Grate Platforms Detail Drawings (preferred) for access and safety
• Fire Wall Detail Drawings (preferred) for fire protection in substations
• Self-Checking: Review and verify all work for accuracy before submission to the supervisor or designated reviewer.
• Understand and meet project schedules and quality requirements specific to substation projects.
• Complete drawings accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain a high level of detail and quality in all work related to substation design.
• Manage multiple substation projects simultaneously and adapt to changes in work assignments as needed.
• Aid in the overall delivery of substation projects, including communication via phone or email, attending meetings, and preparing necessary project documents.
• Provide interdepartmental support when required.
• Coordinate designer efforts to develop required deliverables while working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members.
• Identify when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, and surveyors.
• Act as the QA/QC lead for drafting reviews.
• Support assigned PM in project management activities, including but not limited to proposal development, resource allocation, and schedule adherence.
• Leverage experience by mentoring and training members of the team.
• Lead by example and be accountable for own actions.
• Follow department processes and procedures.
• Support a strong customer focus attitude that Westwood is known for.
• Serve as a specialist for Physical design and provide consultation and guidance to colleagues and other project teams.
• Provide clear and honest feedback to project team, external stakeholders, and clients.
• Help develop approaches to accommodate client unique requests.
• Advise Management about how to maximize return on investment for the team.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of CAD experience, with a preference for AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with transmission and distribution projects, in addition to substation projects.

Qualifications

• Collaborative, detail-oriented approach.
• Strong computer skills, particularly in CAD software.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Skills

• AutoCAD proficiency
• Experience with substation design and construction
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices

Benefits

Westwood Professional Services offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible work arrangements

Pay

Salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling options available.