Electrical Consultants Inc

Substation Designer

Electrical Consultants Inc$85K — $147K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of electric substation design experience including schematics and facility design
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong work ethic with attention to detail, quality, schedule, and budget
  • Ability to complete design assignments with minimal direction
  • Must not require sponsorship for employment visa status

Responsibilities

  • Prepare complete drawings of structures and layouts including section and detail views
  • Develop electrical single lines and AC & DC schematics
  • Prepare project drawings through selection of alternatives and layouts
  • Interface with engineering departments to enhance technical knowledge
  • Maintain advanced skill levels through software upgrades
  • Assist in training less-experienced design and drafting personnel

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
  • Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Continued professional education reimbursement
Full Job Description
A remote/hybrid work option would be considered for applicants that have extensive experience in substation design. The successful candidate will be responsible for design support to multiple design teams involved with the conceptual, preliminary and final design of substation and transmission line projects, 4 kV through 500 kV.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Preparing complete drawings of structures, layouts, facilities or general arrangements including section and detail views and profiles in a manner to provide clear and concise representation of facilities.
  • Preparing electrical single lines, AC & DC schematics and wiring drawings.
  • Preparation of project drawings through preliminary selection of alternatives, layouts and arrangements.
  • Demonstrating personal development of technical knowledge through interface with the engineering departments in the execution and review of project assignments.
  • Acquiring and maintaining advanced skill levels through the progression of software releases and upgrades.
  • Assisting in the training and advancement of skills for other, less -experienced designing and drafting department personnel.

Minimum Requirements: 8+ years of electric substation design experience, including schematics, wiring diagrams, physical layout, and facility design. Effective verbal and written communication skills, results oriented and capable of completing design assignments with minimal direction. This position requires a strong work ethic with attention to detail, quality, schedule, and budget. Occasional travel may be required. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status).

Compensation Range: $41.00/hr - $71.00/hr

Salary commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
  • Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Continued professional education reimbursement

About Electrical Consultants Inc

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consulting firm that provides engineering and design services for the electrical power industry. ECI was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Billings, Montana, with additional offices in South Dakota, Wyoming, and Washington. The company specializes in power system studies, substation design, transmission line design, and distribution system design. ECI serves clients in the utility, industrial, and renewable energy sectors.
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