SUBSTATION DESIGN SUPERVISOR

City Light & Power, Inc

$110K — $140K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in electrical systems design (distribution/substations) required.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and MS Office.
  • Experience with Bentley Substation and AutoDesk products preferred.
  • Ability to mentor and guide project team members.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee team assignments and ensure high-quality delivery of design work.
  • Develop designs that comply with drafting standards and project requirements.
  • Prepare electrical power system drawings, including schematics and single line diagrams.
  • Monitor and manage project team to ensure timely completion and quality standards.
  • Incorporate project comments and technical requirements into design documents.
  • Conduct design checks to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
  • Attend coordination meetings and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • 401k plan with company contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Description:

CLP Engineering (CLPE) CLPE is seeking a talented Design Supervisor (Design Lead) with power systems background and 8+ years' experience to join us. The Design Supervisor will oversee a team of drafters and designers, assigning projects and tasks, and provide quality control review of design work. As a hands-on role, this position also develops, checks and coordinates designs and drawings needed for plant electrical systems per applicable standards and codes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Working with engineering staff, will develop accurate designs complying with recognized drafting standards, company practices, policies and procedures.
  • Develop plans, elevations and sections of various electrical systems, inclusive of below ground and above ground designs.
  • Prepare and oversee electrical power system drawings including single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams.
  • Team and project management:Monitor work performed by drafters and designers on project team and ensure high-quality, timely delivery.
  • Ensure all project comments and markups are incorporated into the project's design documents.
  • Will perform complete design checks to assure applicable codes, standards, design/drafting standards, and technical accuracy are incorporated.
  • Create design/construction drawing packages for substation design projects including substation general plan, elevation and detail, bill of material, conduit and cable schedule.
  • Attend coordination meetings, communicate with project team and field personnel; create/extract reports as required.
  • Create bill of materials (BOMs) for all components associated with the various electrical system designs.
  • Perform field verification of existing facilities.
  • Familiarity with engineering and construction industry standards.
  • Will play a role with interfacing with the customer to provide technical support and integrate designs as needed.
  • Exercise independent judgment to develop designs with minimal direction and may concurrently support multiple projects.
  • Oversee and update the company design/drafting standards with support of the drafting and design team.
  • Other duties as assigned.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills | Knowledge | Experience:
  • Associate degree or equivalent in drafting, engineering technology or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of eight (8+) years of experience, preferably 10+ yrs with design of electrical systems (distribution systems and/or substations) required.
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation, Bluebeam, and MS Office.
  • Bentley Substation, AutoDesk Inventor, SDS (Substation Design Suite), Arc-GIS, PLS-CADD, and/or Pole Foreman are preferred, but not required.
  • Previous experience as a Team Lead or Design Supervisor is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Capable of laying out equipment and routing of conduit, cable tray, duct banks, and grounding grids.
  • Ability to provide mentorship and guidance to others on project the team.

Supervisory Responsibility:
  • Oversee and manage a small team of Drafters and Designers.

Work Authorization | Security Clearance:
  • Due to the nature of our work as a Federal Contractor, candidates must be a US Citizen.
  • Obtain access to a military installation
  • Valid driver's license is required with a record that meets the CLP Fleet Policy.

Work Environment:
  • This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Travel:
  • Travel to project sites may be required.

Benefits | Compensation:
  • We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k with company contribution, paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Salary range: $110,000-$140,000/year based on experience, plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
    • We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted salary range based on factors unrelated to sex.

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