Project Designer - Electrical

Applied High Voltage (AHV) provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced, hands-on professionals who make it our business to understand your objectives. Without the overhead and reporting structure of larger, less specialized firms, we are flexible and ideally suited to meet each client’s custom needs. AHV delivers top-notch talent, personalized service and quality Electrical Engineering and EPC projects.

Position Summary:

The position assumes the responsibilities of an electrical designer performing design of LV, HV, EHV electrical power systems with emphasis on design of electrical power substations of transmission and distribution systems. Responsible for creation of drawings for substation engineering design projects including detailed electrical and physical design for high voltage substation projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Create and revise protection/control drawings of high voltage transmission and distribution substations and lines, including:
• Single line, logic, three line and schematic diagrams.
• Panel layouts, wiring diagrams and device developments.
• Cable block diagrams and cable terminations.
• Peer review of other’s drawings.
• Maintain drawing files – archived, current and working revisions.
• Update drawings to field as-built conditions.
• Provide project support/office support as required.
• Occasional travel to field sites or working at a client’s office may be required.
  
  

Supervision:

• N/A
  
  

Professional Registration:

• N/A
  
  

Educational Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology preferred, but not required.
  
  

Experience & Training Requirements:

• 5 Years’ Experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV – 500 kV) including:
• Electrical one-lines, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Low voltage auxiliary power systems (AC and DC station power)
• Cable and conduit schedules
• Protective Relay and Control Panel layouts and designs
• Familiarity with microprocessor relays and associated options/functionality – SEL, GE, etc.
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work well with others in a team setting
• Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations
  
  

Computer Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in the following software programs:
• AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Advanced, required
• MicroStation – Advanced/Intermediate, preferred
• Microsoft Word – Intermediate
• Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
• Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
  
  

Travel Requirements:

• Project Engineers’ travel level is typically 10%.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs.
  
  

Applied High Voltage is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and 401K.