Substation Design Engineers are responsible for designing substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards. Typical design to include general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.
Responsibilities
- Design of general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.
- Design ground grids based on applicable codes utilizing industry available software.
- Design lightning protection and grounding plans.
- Complete calculations such as AC and DC load, bus spans, and ampacity calculations.
- Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
- Complete conceptual designs and layouts for facility planning studies.
- Preparing additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction, and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
- Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
- Perform/Ensure company's Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed all design packages.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 6+ years of experience in substation physical design.
- Must have PE License.
- Experience in directly related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities.
- Must have strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (a plus).
- Microsoft Office product application.
- Excellent document management and organization skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of projects and deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
