Substation Physical Designer

Substation Physical Designer

Location Columbus

Secondary Locations

Job Code 18148

# of openings 1

Substation Physical Designer

Job Summary

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is seeking a Substation Physical Designer for the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Columbus, Ohio office. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

Responsibilities

This 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 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

Experience performing design in BIM software (Inventor, P4A, Primtech)

Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation; experience with both is preferred

Understanding of electric utility substation design

Electrical and mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel, Word, and One Note

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

3+ years experience in electric utility substation design is preferred

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

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit 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

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities