Substation Physical Designer

POSITION SUMMARY :

We are looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Substation Designer - Physical (CAD Technician) to join our teams in Raleigh or Charlotte, NC, or Madison, WI. In this role, you will prepare civil and physical electrical drawings for high-voltage utility substation projects and renewable energy interconnections. The position involves working closely with engineers and consultants to produce these drawings. We are proud to have a skilled and dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional professional services to our clients.

JOB FUNCTION :

• Computer-Aided Design and Drafting : Create and draft all engineering products and deliverables using CAD software, specifically for substation projects.
• Collaboration : Work closely with engineers and other drafters to identify and correct discrepancies in drawings and designs related to substations.
• Drafting Tasks : 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
• Concrete 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.
• Project Management : Understand and meet project schedules and quality requirements specific to substation projects.
• Efficiency : Complete drawings accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Detail Orientation : Maintain a high level of detail and quality in all work related to substation design.
• Multi-Project Handling : Manage multiple substation projects simultaneously and adapt to changes in work assignments as needed.
• Project Delivery Support : Assist 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.
• Project Execution : Ability to coordinate designer efforts to develop required deliverables while working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to coordinate designer efforts to develop required deliverables while working on multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to coordinate efforts with other various external and internal project team members
• Familiarity in identifying 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.
• Coaching Others : Leverage experience by mentoring and training members of the team.
• Lead by example and be accountable for your own actions.
• Support Consistency : Follow department processes and procedures.
• Continue strong customer focus attitude that we are known for.
• Support Business : 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 the client's unique requests.
• Work to advise management on how to maximize return on investment for the team.

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