Substation Physical Designer

4 days ago


Chicago, United States FootBridge Full time

Title: Substation Physical Designer

Location: Hybrid role. Office locations below

Duration: 12-month contract to start

Pay Range: $55 - $65/hr.


Candidate is expected to work from the office 2-3 days a week and may work remotely for the rest.


• Chicago, IL (Downtown or Western Suburbs)

• Wilmington, DE

• Hamilton, NJ

• Elkridge, MD

• Washington, DC

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Chattanooga, TN

• Fort Worth, TX

• Houston, TX

• Phoenix, AZ

• Denver, CO

• Orlando, FL

• Tampa, FL

• Charlotte, NC

• Cary/Raleigh, NC

• Reading, PA (Soon to open)

• Columbus, OH (Soon to open)

• Somerville, SC (Soon to open)

• New Orleans, LA (Soon to open)

• Minneapolis, MN (Soon to open)

• Atlanta, GA (Soon to open)

• Walnut Creek, CA

• Santa Ana, CA



Job description

As a Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design. Responsibilities will include the preparation of the following substation drawings:


• Substation General Arrangement

• Substation Electrical Equipment Plans

• Substation Section Views (Elevations)

• Substation Detailed Bill of Material

• Substation Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan

• Substation Grounding Plan

• Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details

• Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan

• Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables.

• Performing walkdowns at client facilities.

• Applying Client's standards related to the work.

QUALIFICATIONS:


Education/Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of substation physical design experience.

• An Associate’s Degree in Drafting, or a high school diploma and 2 or more years drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.

• Proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation.

• Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of the computer.

Valued Knowledge/Skills:


• An Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design



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