Substation Phsycial Designer
POWER Engineers
**Substation Phsycial Designer**
Location **Houston**
Secondary Locations
Job Code **17899**
\# of openings **1**
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**Substation Physical Designer**
**Job Summary**
POWER Engineers is currently seeking a Substation Physical Designer in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Houston office. Flexibility is available to work remotely, hybrid, or onsite, depending on the candidate's location and preferences.
**Responsibilities**
+ The position includes working within a team to complete complex and technically challenging aspects of electrical utility substation design and understanding and adhering to client standards.
+ Perform the detailed Physical design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations. Typical designs include but are not limited to:
+ One-line diagrams
+ Physical layouts
+ Substation equipment selection
+ Substation general arrangement plans, sections, and elevations
+ Control building design and details
+ Cable and conduit plans and details
+ Ground grid design and details
+ Lightning protection design and details
+ Yard lighting design and details
+ Material lists
+ AC and DC systems calculations and sizing
+ Work with engineers to develop drawing packages
+ Coordinate designs with other disciplines such as Substation Protection & Control, Structural, and Civil
+ Participate in quality assurance and quality control programs
+ Contribute to engineering project scheduling and budget management
**Required Education/Experience**
+ Associate's degree or equivalent technical education
+ Extensive experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
+ Experience in electric utility substation physical design
+ Electrical and mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail
+ Good command of the Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word
+ Strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
+ Legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Desired Education/Experience
+ 4 or more years’ experience providing physical design for electric utility substation projects up to 500 KV
+ Familiarity with Raster Design and/or Bentley Descartes
+ Ability to produce applicable drawings from rough sketches, notes, client examples, vendor drawings, and such
+ Ability to select materials based on technical requirements
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.
We’re committed to making this a great place to work by providing competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package:
+ Medical/Dental/Vision
+ Paid Holidays
+ Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
+ Voluntary Life Insurance
+ 401K
+ Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
+ Maternity and Paternity Leave
+ New Dads and Moms Benefit program
+ Fertility Benefits
+ Gender affirming care
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary DOE
**POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities**
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