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Burns & McDonnell · 2 weeks ago

Staff Physical Substation Designer - Transmission & Distribution (Midwest Region)

Akron, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a company specializing in engineering and design services, and they are seeking a Staff Physical Designer – Substation to join their team. The role involves performing various electrical project designs, managing project tasks within budget and deadlines, and mentoring less experienced staff members.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform various electrical project designs including substation plan layouts, section cuts, physical details, ground grid design, lightning design and other physical substation components. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards

Perform drawing, planning, development and production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity

Perform a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches

Perform the evaluation of designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects for quality assurance

Approve design codes and specifications related to design requirements

Perform production of design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines

Compute volume calculations for conduit, lightning, grounding designs under the direction of the engineer

Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts for project financial goals

Responsible for the quality review of all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner

Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing and design staff members

Support the development of subcontracted diverse firms and Burns & McDonnell international affiliates

Participate in marketing and possible client development meetings

Responsible for the physical design QA/QC process

Evaluate manufacturer prints from vendors to verify they meet design criteria

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

AutoCADMicroStationElectrical design2D3D applicationsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and seven years related experience or associate's degree and eight years related experience or nine years progressive detailing and design experience

Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs

Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings

Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems

Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks

Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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