Substation Designer II - AutoCAD Electrical Experience Required

Substation Protection & Control Designer

About Us

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure.  Orbital Engineering, Inc. (Orbital) has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions.  Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.  Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Overview

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Substation Designer II with extensive AutoCAD Electrical experience for our Substation Engineering group for a REMOTE WORK position. Responsible for development of substation design packages for clients across the US. Responsibilities will include the implementation of, and providing training to junior designers on the specifics of, AutoCAD Electrical. Primary responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects. Depending upon the complexity of the project, the candidate may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing drawing packages for electric substation projects. This position may be filled at a more senior level based on candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
• Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager.
• Work in a project team environment with other engineers, designers, and drafters involved in detailed electrical design of utility substation projects.
• Support teams of designers and drafters and assume responsibility for their success on projects.
• Support Pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
• Develop substation drawings with input from engineers, other drawings, scope documents, with high accuracy in quality.
• Modify or develop various substation protection and control drawings.
• Mentor junior designers and provide training on substation design concepts, including utilization of AutoCAD Electrical.
• Prepare new drawing packages, modify existing packages and complete as-built documents.
• Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.
• Perform quality reviews and peer checks as assigned.
• Train, develop and mentor less-experienced design team members.
• Perform other substation design related assignments as needed.
• Work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Position will be filled at the appropriate level according to candidate experience.
  
  • Designer II 5+ years related experience
  • Senior Designer I 7+ years related experience
  • Senior Designer II 10+ years related experience
• Drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation.
• Proficiency with NESC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Knowledge of drafting standards, techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency with the manipulation of vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to create and/or modify drawings from markups with a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple complex assignments and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams.
• Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings.
• Proficient with current software applications used to perform substation design work.
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members.
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D.  Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

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