Substation Designer
hdrHouston (TX)
About the role
Responsibilities:
Work independently to perform substation design tasks, CADD design, develop design drawings and documents, modeling and/or analysis, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for moderately complex to highly complex projects.
Prepare engineering drawings, including One Line Diagrams, General Arrangements Sections, Grounding & Conduit Plans, Foundation Plans, Material Lists (BOM), Relay and Control Systems Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.
Perform calculations, reports and designs for electrical substations (Low, Medium and High Voltage) and substation systems to support engineers.
Understand client standards and complete small to moderately complex projects, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design, subject to review by engineers.
Based upon experience, can perform most design responsibilities without assistance on moderately complex projects, and may work independently, but with some engineering guidance on complex project.
Communicate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and client personnel.
Required Qualifications:
Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum of 10 years related industry experience.
Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.
Leadership and mentoring skillsets required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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