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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in substation physical design, including the preparation of one-line and three-line diagrams, grounding plans, and compliance with industry standards such as IEEE and NESC. Proven ability to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Substation Physical DesignAutoCADMicroStationProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseSubstation Design Standards
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Hard Skills
Substation Physical Design DrawingsOne-Line DiagramsThree-Line DiagramsElectrical DetailsGrounding PlansLow-Voltage AC PanelsAC Load StudiesLightning Protection DesignCDEGSAgi32 Illumination Software
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadership QualitiesStrong InitiativeMentoring
Tools & Technologies
BluebeamMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelAutodesk Inventor
Certifications & Qualifications
BS in EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License
Industry Keywords
IEEE StandardsNESC StandardsNEC StandardsUtility SpecificationsSubstation Design Practices
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and oversee the design and preparation of substation physical design drawings
- Prepare substation one-line and three-line diagrams
- Prepare station general arrangements and sections
- Prepare electrical details, grounding plans and details, conduit plans and details
- Design control cubicle layouts, sections, cable tray, lighting, and grounding
- Design low-voltage AC panels
- Design lightning protection and illumination plans and details
- Lead the design and preparation of AC load, illumination, grounding, and lightning shielding studies
- Develop bills of materials based on design criteria
- Coordinate with protection and controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines
- Support client meetings, technical discussions, and project planning
- Participate in site visits and constructability reviews
- Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables
- Apply client standards
- Perform and ensure QA/QC processes are followed on design packages
- Ensure compliance with IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility standards
- Continuously improve job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge and performance
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS in Engineering, preferably electrical with Power Focus
- 8+ years of experience in substation physical design for electric utilities
- 8+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong initiative and leadership qualities
- Advanced user of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tool
- Familiarity with substation design standards and practices, including IEEE, NESC, and utility specifications
- Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor junior staff
- Experience leading substation projects modelled in 3D using Autodesk Inventor
- Familiarity with substation grounding studies and CDEGS
- Familiarity with Agi32 illumination software
Benefits
Comp & perks- Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
- Donation matching
- Volunteer opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Access to professional development resources
- 401k matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Equal opportunity workplace
- Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs