Senior Substation Designer


Detroit
Permanent
USD75000 - USD110000
Power Delivery
PR/535849_1743013911
Senior Substation Designer

Position: Substation Physical Designer

Role Overview: Join our project team as a Substation Physical Designer, collaborating with engineers and other designers on high and extra high voltage substation projects. Your responsibilities will include preparing various substation drawings such as:

  • General Arrangement
  • Electrical Equipment Plans
  • Section Views (Elevations)
  • Detailed Bill of Material
  • Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan
  • Grounding Plan
  • Conduit, Electrical Connection, and Grounding Details
  • Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan
  • Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans, and Sections

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Integrating vendor information into design deliverables
  • Conducting walkdowns at client facilities
  • Applying client standards to the work

Qualifications:

  • We do not sponsor work authorization for this position in the U.S.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in substation physical design
  • Associate's Degree in Drafting, or high school diploma with 2+ years of drafting coursework or equivalent technical experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
  • Ability to visualize parts in 3D without computer aid

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

  • Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design
  • Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles for creating technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
  • Practical application of engineering science and technology, including relating various equipment to technical designs

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by law.

Benefits: We prioritize the health and well-being of our employees, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off. Our award-winning benefits include:

Health & Wellness:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare

Financial Benefits:

  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Referral Bonus

Work-Life Balance:

  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements

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