US Tech Solutions
Designer
US Tech Solutions, Forest Park, Georgia, United States, 30050
Job Description:
This position is responsible for creating designs in 2D or 3D for the clients Transmission and Distribution electrical Substations and supporting clients design criteria and standardization efforts.
The Designer will produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D [P4A], and produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.
To further detail, the job responsibilities include the creation/modification of scaled 2D drawings or 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Switchgear Assembly Layouts, Control Buildings, 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 departments.
This position will require site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction. Some overnight travel will be required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering with minimum 4 years relevant industry experience -OR-
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology with minimum 4 years relevant industry experience -OR-
Associate Degree with minimum 8 years relevant industry experience -OR-
High school diploma with minimum 15 years relevant industry experience
Experience:
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 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards, National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
Ability to create electrical Substation Physical drawings from a single line diagram is preferred.
Ability to create/manipulate 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical Substations.
AutoCAD training, experience, or certification is preferred.
Experience using 3D modeling software (Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D [P4A]) is preferred.
Experience working with document management & estimating systems such as Transmission Estimating and Management System (TEAMS), STOMP, MAXIMO, SCST Vault, Autodesk Vault Professional 2023 is preferred.
Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software preferred.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.
Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
Must have the ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
Must accurately enter weekly time and process business expense receipts promptly.
Must be able to envision equipment/materials and how they connect spatially inside three dimensional space.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This position is responsible for creating designs in 2D or 3D for the clients Transmission and Distribution electrical Substations and supporting clients design criteria and standardization efforts.
The Designer will produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D [P4A], and produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.
To further detail, the job responsibilities include the creation/modification of scaled 2D drawings or 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Switchgear Assembly Layouts, Control Buildings, 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 departments.
This position will require site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction. Some overnight travel will be required.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering with minimum 4 years relevant industry experience -OR-
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology with minimum 4 years relevant industry experience -OR-
Associate Degree with minimum 8 years relevant industry experience -OR-
High school diploma with minimum 15 years relevant industry experience
Experience:
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 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards, National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
Ability to create electrical Substation Physical drawings from a single line diagram is preferred.
Ability to create/manipulate 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical Substations.
AutoCAD training, experience, or certification is preferred.
Experience using 3D modeling software (Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D [P4A]) is preferred.
Experience working with document management & estimating systems such as Transmission Estimating and Management System (TEAMS), STOMP, MAXIMO, SCST Vault, Autodesk Vault Professional 2023 is preferred.
Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software preferred.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.
Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
Must have the ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
Must accurately enter weekly time and process business expense receipts promptly.
Must be able to envision equipment/materials and how they connect spatially inside three dimensional space.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.