ESPO Corporation ยท 1 week ago
Staff Electrical Designer - Substation
Lexington, KY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$39/hr - $47/hr
7+ years expESPO Corporation is a global EPC Firm seeking a Staff Electrical Designer - Substation for a contract-to-hire opportunity in their Lexington, KY office. The role involves assisting in various phases of planning and design for electrical projects, ensuring compliance with design standards, and leading project tasks within budget and deadlines.
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Responsibilities
Assist on various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, design documents for proposals, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team
Design various electrical projects including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design
Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards
Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity
Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches
Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects
Analyze reports, drawings and tests to plan and design projects
Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements
Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule
Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines
Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics
Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner
Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related/relevant experience
OR an Associate's Degree and 8 years related/relevant experience
or HS and 9 years progressive detailing and design experience in lieu of degree requirement
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
Preferred
SmartPlant 3D experience strongly preferred
Benefits
PTO
Group Health and Dental Insurance
401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods
Company
ESPO Corporation
ESPO Corporation is the midwest leader in technical staffing, business support, and engineering solutions since 1965.
51-200 employees
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