Substation Physical Design Engineer 2 #26-18146

Duration: 36 Months Job Description

• This position is responsible for creating design drawings in 2D or 3D for the Client’s Transmission and Distribution electrical Substations and supporting Client’s design criteria and standardization efforts.
• The Designer will produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Auto Desk 3D Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A), produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.
• To further detail, the job responsibilities include the creation/modification of scaled 2D drawings and 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Switchgear Assembly Layouts, Substation Layouts, Switch House Layouts, Electrical Bus Design, etc.
• The designer will specify and order material for electrical substation design packages, including stock, non-stock and shop fabricated material. The Designer will transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.
• The Designer will coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments associated with electrical Substation Design. The Designer will interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Client committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
• The Designer must provide support to the OPCO’s Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management and Substation Maintenance. This position will require site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction. Some overnight travel will be required.
• This position will be locate in Birmingham, AL.

• This position is responsible for creating design drawings in 2D or 3D for the Client’s Transmission and Distribution electrical Substations and supporting Client’s design criteria and standardization efforts.
• The Designer will produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Auto Desk 3D Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A), produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects with emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.
• To further detail, the job responsibilities include the creation/modification of scaled 2D drawings and 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Switchgear Assembly Layouts, Substation Layouts, Switch House Layouts, Electrical Bus Design, etc.
• The designer will specify and order material for electrical substation design packages, including stock, non-stock and shop fabricated material. The Designer will transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.
• The Designer will coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments associated with electrical Substation Design. The Designer will interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Client committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
• The Designer must provide support to the OPCO’s Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management and Substation Maintenance. This position will require site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction. Some overnight travel will be required.
• This position will be locate in Birmingham, AL.

• Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree
  -OR
  - Associate Degree with at least 5 years of related industry experience
  -OR
  - High school diploma with significant related industry experience of at least 8 years.

• Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred. Experience in Transmission and /or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.
• Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred. Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred. Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
• Ability to…