Substation Physical Designer

Hybrid role - 4 days Onsite and 1 day Remote

Job Description:

• Work Schedule:  5-8hr days or the Flex-9 schedule.

Work Location, Schedule, & Travel:

• This position will be based out of Forest Park, GA (Metro Atlanta).
• Hybrid work schedule (both in-office and telecommute), currently four (4) days in-office and one (1) day telecommute (subject to adjustment).
• This position will require some travel (days and overnight, up to 25%).

Job Summary:
Physical Designer:

• The Physical Designer position is responsible for the design of Client’s Transmission and Distribution Substations.
• The Physical Designer will produce engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements for substation projects with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.

Job Qualifications:
Education:

• Physical Designer - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (Designer)
• Physical Designer - Bachelor’s Degree (non-engineering) with min. 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer)
• Physical Designer - Associate Degree with min. 5 years relevant industry experience (Designer)
• Physical Designer - No Degree with min. of 8 years relevant industry experience (Designer)

Experience (ALL):

• Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.
• Experience in the field of Substation Engineering, Field Services, Switchboard Wiring, Power Delivery, Substation Maintenance, or Substation Construction is preferred.
• Experience working with document management & estimating systems such as Transmission Estimating and Management System (TEAMS), STOMP, MAXIMO, SCST Vault is preferred.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD 2D design software, training, experience, or certification is required.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products is required.

Experience (specific to each role):
For Physical Design/Engineer:

• Strong understanding of substation equipment is preferred.
• The ability to create Substation Physical Design drawings from a single line diagram is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
• Proficiency in using AutoCAD 2D design software training, experience, or certification is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• A good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and can develop and build relationships at all levels.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and using effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals.
• Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.

Major Job Responsibilities Include:

• Make SAFETY our number one priority using a “Safety First” mentality and leading by example.
• Provide input on the development and refinement of Control/Physical estimating practices, guidelines, and training.
• Apply substation engineering expertise to support and/or perform QA/QC of peer or contract vendor deliverables.
• Participate in and support Client Transmission activities and initiatives.
• Coordinate and communicate with other design disciplines associated with the substation scopes and conceptual designs.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, setting priorities, and using effective time management and organizational skills to achieve project team goals.

For Physical Designer:

• Design the physical aspects of substations, including but not limited to, Substation Layouts, Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Control Building Layouts, Sections/Elevations, Electrical Bus Design, etc.
• Prepare high quality design packages needed to construct (new or modify existing) substations using 2D CAD-based modeling tools, based on Client design standards.
• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications into SCST Vault using the Physical Substation Transmittal Packages Manual.
• Provide support for Substation Construction, Project Management, and Transmission Maintenance.
• Perform site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction. Some overnight travel will be required.
• Specify, order, and provide approval drawings for non-stock materials, as well as inventorying stock materials and shop fabricated materials for substation design packages.
• Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Client committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.
• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Model Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Passionate commitment to personal safety and well-being as well as for others.
• Unwavering adherence to the Client code of ethics.
• Delivers top performance and achieve business results.
• Proactively identifies and shares best practices and pursues consistency and standardization among the Operating Companies where possible.
• Exhibit strong relationship-building skills with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization, thrive in team-based settings, and consistently support team decisions and collaborative initiatives.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Human Performance principles – a questioning attitude and a pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Shows dedication to innovation by finding ways to enhance products and services and partnering with leadership to deliver results.
• Pursues ambitions standards for quality craftsmanship, proficiency, job knowledge, personal development and seeks continual improvement.
• Involved in career planning and performance management.
• Maintains a customer-focused mindset, takes personal responsibility to complete all assignments and resolve all issues, and achieves excellence in customer satisfaction.
• Participates and encourages others to participate in efforts designed to contribute to the success of our internal and external communities.
• Promote and support a diverse, inclusive workplace through personal initiative.

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

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