Substation Designer

KDM ENGINEERING LLC

$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) and AutoCAD certification or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of electrical utility and engineering is preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a self-directed work environment
  • Detail-oriented and organized with multitasking abilities
  • Self-starter who can work independently and in a team
  • Adaptable to changing priorities

Responsibilities

  • Analyze client engineering requests and sketches
  • Utilize Adobe Acrobat, digital photos, Google Earth, and Microsoft Office
  • Scale engineering drawings using AutoCAD software
  • Calculate layouts for right-of-way and street dimensions
  • Create preliminary and final sketches of drawings
  • Modify drawings following engineer specifications
  • Prepare as-built drawings upon project completion
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related tasks as needed

Benefits

  • Positive team environment
  • Flexible schedules
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Volunteer leave for community engagement
  • Performance bonuses based on accomplishments
  • Employee assistance program and discounts
  • Supportive management and career coaching
Full Job Description
Job Description

KDM Engineering is seeking a self-motivated designer who will prepare clear, complete and accurate detailed drawings using AutoCAD from field sketches, original drawings or satellite images, mark-ups, existing as-builts, site maps, photos, and field notes. The candidate will be designing drawings using AutoCAD applying engineering standards and specifications. It is expected that they will complete drawing packages in a timely manner using personal knowledge and exercising discretion and judgement to maintain a high level of quality, accuracy, and professionalism, and acute attention to detail.

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Job Requirements
  • Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) and Certification in AutoCAD or the equivalent education or experience.
  • Design knowledge of electrical utility and engineering is a plus
  • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in written form
  • Comfortable in a self-directed environment
  • Detail oriented, organized, able to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Be a self-starter, ability to perform duties with limited supervision and be a cooperative team player.
  • Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities


Primary responsibilities
  • Analyze client requests/engineering sketches
  • Understand the use of Adobe Acrobat (pdf files), digital photographs (jpeg files), google earth, Microsoft Office products and internet search engines
  • Scale engineering drawings using AutoCAD
  • Calculating lay outs of right-of-way and/or street dimensions and angles
  • Creating preliminary and/or final sketch of proposed drawings
  • Modifying drawings based on engineer designs
  • Creating as-build drawings upon completion of project
  • Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as necessary


Additional Requirements:
  • Must be willing to comply with all pre-employment screening, including but not limited to, drug testing, reference verification, education and employment verification, and background screening
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Possess a valid Driver's License


Full List of Benefits & Perks:
• Positive team environment
• Competitive salaries
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Training and professional development
• Health, dental, vision insurance, HSA
• 401(k)
• Life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
• Paid time-off.
• Paid holidays.
• Volunteer leave
• Performance bonuses
• Transit program
• Career coach on-staff
• Parental and maternity leave
• Supportive management
• Culture engagement group
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

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