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Physical Designer – Substation
Gannett Fleming. Design and execute high-voltage substation projects in the 34.5kV–500kV range .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in high-voltage substation design and engineering, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and project management. Proficient in CAD tools and capable of producing detailed engineering deliverables and construction documents.
Highest-signal resume keywords
High-Voltage Substation DesignAutoCAD or MicroStation ProficiencyNESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI KnowledgeSubstation Construction Techniques3D Modeling Skills
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Hard Skills
Electrical T&D DesignEngineering CalculationsControl Enclosure LayoutsCable Tray LayoutsConduit DrawingsSubstation Duct Bank DesignSingle Line DiagramsGeneral Arrangement DrawingsGrounding PlansTrench Plans
Soft Skills
Project ManagementVendor CoordinationReport Writing
Tools & Technologies
CAD Tools3D Modeling Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Associate Degree Preferred
Industry Keywords
Substation Phase SpacingElectrical Clearance RequirementsSubstation Structures and EquipmentEnergy Industry ExperienceConsulting Services Environment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and execute high-voltage substation projects in the 34.5kV–500kV range
- Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables under the supervision of the lead engineer
- Detail general arrangement, elevation, grounding, and conduit drawings
- Complete basic engineering calculations related to engineering deliverables
- Perform complex design assignments using standard design principles and practices
- Use standard CAD tools to create drawings and related deliverables
- Perform calculations establishing manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications
- Inspect completed installations and observe operations for design, equipment, operational, and safety compliance
- Oversee project production efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
- Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems
- Travel to job sites for assessment and data gathering as needed
- Return field notes to the office to complete project design
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience
- Expertise in computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Associate Degree strongly preferred
- Thorough knowledge of NESC, NEC, IEEE, ANSI, and Design Guide for Rural Substations
- Ability to review and coordinate vendor submittals
- Knowledge of substation phase spacing and electrical clearance requirements
- Ability to develop and review complete construction documents with little or no supervision
- Ability to create control enclosure layouts, cable tray layouts and details, and conduit drawings
- Knowledge of MV, HV, and EHV substation voltages
- Ability to develop and design substation duct bank
- Ability to interpret engineering calculations and studies
- Ability to apply project schedules and complete tasks within budget
- Thorough knowledge of substation structures and equipment
- Knowledge of substation construction and/or commissioning techniques and industry standards
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Proficiency in sketching single line diagrams, layouts, general arrangements, conduit plans, trench plans, grounding plans, and other design documents
- Experience in the energy industry or a consulting services environment preferred
- Skilled in 3D Modeling preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Full benefits
- Work/life balance
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
- Wellness programs
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Access to internal and external training programs
- Support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions