Substation Physical Project Designer - Grid
$94,247–$143,989 year
HybridColumbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Prepare and review substation drawings, including general arrangements, electrical equipment plans, section views, and grounding details. Conduct field walkdowns at client facilities to gather data and coordinate with contractors on constructability issues. Perform technical reviews of vendor deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and applicable codes. Lead calculations, develop cost-effective design approaches, and supervise assigned staff on technical matters. Provide guidance on design tools and mentoring to designers and drafters. Manage project schedules and budgets while overseeing performance feedback for the team.
Required Qualifications
- An Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience
- 15 or more years of substation physical design experience
- Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation)
- Ability to visualize Equipment Details, Phase to Ground and Phase to Phase Clearances
- Ability to multi-task from project to project
- Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer
- Must be able to work in-office 3 days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office
Desired Qualifications
- An Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design
- Familiarity with Bentley Substation, Inventor SDS, and BlueBeam
- Familiar with ground-based Lidar, converting point cloud information to vector
- 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 the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design
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