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CyberCoders · 1 week ago

Substation Design Engineer

Alpharetta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

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Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality design packages for new or modified substations using design tools like AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electric, or 3D modeling.

Design the physical aspects of substations including foundation & structure design, grounding layouts, switchgear assembly layouts, etc.

Perform protection and control design as well as calculations for various studies and reports.

Specify equipment for substation design packages and coordinate with manufacturers, vendors, and customers.

Support construction or maintenance personnel, conduct site visits, and participate in design review meetings.

Provide engineering/project cost estimates and schedules, and adhere to operational excellence and human performance concepts.

Qualification

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Required

Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or civil engineering

Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.

Must work well in a team environment as well as independently 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.

Ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.

Model Core Values of Safety First, Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance, and Total Commitment.

Conduct all activities with a focus on providing value to our customers.

Take personal responsibility for their projects and customer issues.

Follow through on all aspects of assignments to ensure a quality product and increased value is delivered to our customers.

Commitment as a team member to building and maintaining an Inclusive work environment.

Must place strong emphasis on Operational Excellence (mistake-free designs).

Must understand and practice Human Performance Concepts.

Prepare high-quality design packages needed to construct new or modify existing substations using AutoCAD, AutoCAD electric, or 3D modeling/design such as Inventor based on applicable standards.

Design the physical aspects of substations including but not limited to Foundation & Structure Design, Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Soil Resistivity Testing, Conduit Layouts & Sizing, Switchgear Assembly Layouts, Switch House Layouts, auxiliary AC/DC power systems, electrical bus design, design sections etc.

Protection and control design

Calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection, AC/DC load studies, etc.)

Equipment specification for substation design packages, including stock, shop fabricated, and non-stock material.

Transmit/send drawing packages and supporting specifications.

Coordinate and communicate with others associated with the project.

Interact with manufacturers, vendors, and customer to resolve equipment and material issues.

Provide support to customer's construction or maintenance personnel.

Perform site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction meetings, and post-construction meetings. Some overnight travel will be required.

Participate in substation design review meetings if required.

Support customer design criteria and standardization effort.

Engineering/project cost estimates and schedules.

This position can require some travel - approximately 20% per year.