Electrical Systems Designer

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Dashiell Corporation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Systems Designer to join our team at Dashiell Corporation. As a key member of our project team, you will be responsible for performing routine design assignments, requiring knowledge and skill in basic design techniques and procedures, under limited supervision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Produce new drawings from examples of previous projects and/or standards.
  • Produce High Voltage substation layouts & elevation drawings from a one-line electrical drawing.
  • Produce conduit & Grounding drawings.
  • Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks.
  • Create Substation Bill of Materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footage, etc.
  • Complete work in pre-defined times to meet proposal and project schedules.
  • Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers.
  • Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material.
  • May be called upon to calculate ground grid requirements to IEEE standards using task-specific software.
  • May be called upon to calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks.
  • Must be able to work extensive overtime at certain times.
  • Learn and use task-specific software, including the document management system.
  • Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.
  • Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.
  • Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.
  • Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.
Requirements
  • A minimum of five years experience in physical substation design, or related experience, is required.
  • An Associate's degree in drafting & design is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of the major components of substations and the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.
  • Strong knowledge and proven experience creating the bill of materials as it relates to a substation.
  • Strong knowledge physical substation layout, elevations, grounding, foundations, and conduit.
  • Ability to produce steel drawings is a plus.
  • General knowledge of control circuits and ground grid theory & design.
  • Extensive knowledge of CADD programs such as AutoCAD.
  • Strong knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI) is a plus.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry.
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information to team members, management, and clients when necessary.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Physical Requirements
  • This position requires minimal physical effort.
  • Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.
  • Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%).
  • Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.
  • May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.


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