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Gannett Fleming · 3 hours ago

Substation Physical Designer

Mission, KS

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 34.5kV – 500kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality and reliability.

Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer

Detail physical aspects of the engineering design such as general arrangement, elevation, grounding and conduit drawings

Complete basic engineering calculations related to engineering deliverables

Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices

Use standard CAD tools to create drawings and related deliverables

Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications

Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards

Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget

Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems, to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements

Travel to job sites for job assessment and data gathering as needed. Return to the office with sufficient field notes to complete project design

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High-voltage substation designAutoCADMicroStationNational Electrical Safety CodeNational Electrical CodeInstitute for ElectricalElectronics EngineersAmerican National Standards InstituteSubstation phase spacing knowledgeConstruction document developmentSubstation voltages knowledgeSubstation duct bank designEngineering calculations interpretationSubstation structures knowledgeSubstation construction techniques3D ModelingRoutine report writingProject scheduling

Required

3+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience.

Expertise in the use of computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation

Thorough knowledge of the following codes, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code(NEC), Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Design Guide for Rural Substations

Ability to review and coordinate vendor submittals to ensure compliance with design parameters

Knowledge of substation phase spacing and electrical clearance requirements for live conductors, switch components, and bus supports

Ability to develop and review a complete set of construction documents (layouts, elevations, details, grounding plans and details, trench and conduit plans and details, single line diagrams, etc.) based upon project/client specification with little or no supervision

Ability to create control enclosure layout, cable tray layout and details, and conduit drawings

Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV

Ability to develop and design substation duct bank

Ability to interpret engineering calculations and studies and apply same to design requirements

Ability to apply project schedules to complete tasks in a timely manner and within project budget

Thorough knowledge of substation structures and equipment including connectors, insulators, switches, and all types of conductors and how they interconnect

Knowledge in substation construction and/or commissioning techniques and industry standards

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Proficiency to sketch single line diagrams, layouts, general arrangements, conduit plans, trench plans, grounding plans and other design documents with little or no oversight