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HDR · 18 hours ago

Senior Substation Designer

positionGreater Houston
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

HDR is a company focused on creating an inclusive environment where all employees are valued and respected. They are seeking a Senior Substation Designer to support both large and small scale substation engineering projects, performing design tasks and collaborating with project teams.

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Responsibilities

Work independently to perform substation design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for moderately complex to highly complex projects
Prepare engineering drawings, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay and Control Systems Schematics and Wiring Diagrams
Perform calculations, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems to support engineers
Understand client standards and complete small to moderately complex projects, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers
Based upon experience, can perform most design responsibilities without assistance on moderately complex projects, and may work independently, but with some engineering guidance on complex project
Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and client personnel

Qualification

3D design software3D Coordination toolsEngineering conceptsMicrosoft OfficeIndustry standards knowledgeCommunication skillsAttention to detailOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsMentoring skills

Required

Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts
Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential
Leadership and mentoring skillsets required

Company

HDR

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HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
dateFounded in 1917
location
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.hdrinc.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

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Late Stage

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Galen Meysenburg
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Jeff Glover
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