Signal Energy · 1 day ago
Project Designer - Physical
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSignal Energy is seeking a Project Designer – Physical to join their team. The role involves designing LV, HV, and EHV electrical power systems with a focus on high voltage substation projects, including creating detailed design drawings and mentoring junior designers.
ConstructionEnergy
Responsibilities
Create and revise design drawings of high voltage transmission and distribution substations including:
Substation general arrangement plans and elevations
Assembly drawings and details
Conduit plans and details
Grounding plans and details
Control enclosure plans, elevations, and details
Bills of materials
Lighting Plans
Lightning Protection Plans
Peer review of other’s drawings
Maintain drawing files – archived, current and working revisions
Update drawings to field as-built conditions
Teach and mentor young designers and/or new employees on physical design and company practices
Participate in the development and review of company standards and design tools to optimize design applications
Provide project support/office support as required
Occasional travel to field sites or working at a client’s office may be required
Qualification
Required
5+ Years' Experience in Design of Transmission Level Substations (13.8kV – 500 kV) including: Substation general arrangement plans and elevations
Assembly drawings and details
Conduit plans and details
Grounding plans and details
Control enclosure plans, elevations, and details
Bills of materials
Lighting Plans
Lightning Protection Plans
Good written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work well with others in a team setting
Skilled in problem solving in time-sensitive situations
Demonstrated experience in AutoCAD (2015 or later) – Advanced, required
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Word – Intermediate
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Excel – Intermediate
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Outlook – Intermediate
Ability to lift / move equipment up to 15 lbs
Preferred
Associates Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Technology preferred, but not required
MicroStation – Advanced/Intermediate, preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits
401K
Company
Signal Energy
Signal Energy is a leading full service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy & infrastructure projects.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Christy
Chief Executive Officer
Robert L. Tabb
Chief Financial Officer
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