Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Substation Physical Designer

Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant substation physical design experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree preferred
  • Proficient in technical drawing production techniques
  • Advanced skills in Autodesk or Bentley software
  • Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
  • Mentoring disposition with a focus on teaching others
  • Detail-oriented with a professional demeanor

Responsibilities

  • Design and prepare various substation drawings, including one-lines and three-lines
  • Create general arrangements and sections for substations
  • Develop bills of materials from one-line diagrams
  • Coordinate across disciplines for quality deliverables
  • Participate in client meetings and site visits as needed
  • Incorporate vendor information into design documents
  • Ensure adherence to company QA/QC processes for design packages
  • Engage in continuous improvement of engineering and technical skills

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Engagement in diverse and impactful projects
  • Access to advanced design software
  • Mentorship opportunities within the team
Full Job Description
Overview

Our Charlotte, NC office is looking for a Substation Physical Designer with 10+ years of experience to join our Power Delivery team!

Responsibilities
  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the design and preparation of the following substation drawings:
    • Substation one-lines and three-lines
    • Station general arrangements and sections
    • Electrical details
    • Grounding plan and details
    • Conduit plan and details
    • Control cubicle layout, sections, cable tray, lighting, and grounding
    • Low-voltage AC panels
    • Grounding
    • Lightning protection
    • Illumination
  • Development of bills of materials and general arrangements from substation one-line diagrams

  • Coordination with protection and controls, civil/structural, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables

  • Participation in client meetings and site visits for data gathering, as required

  • Interpretation and incorporation of vendor information into design deliverables

  • Application of client standards related to the work

  • Performing and ensuring the company’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are followed for all design packages

  • Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance

Qualifications
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in Substation Physical design
  • High school diploma or equivalent (associates degree preferred)
  • Knowledge of substation design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical drawings and models
  • Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Autodesk or Bentley products
  • Strong work ethic, interpersonal communication/writing skills and desire to learn
  • Ability to work independently and with a team
  • Willingness to mentor and teach others
  • Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communication, team player, self-starter

About Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides planning, engineering, and design services for a wide range of clients. The company offers services in the areas of aviation, environmental, landscape architecture, land planning, parking consulting, roadway design, structural engineering, transit and rail, transportation planning, and water resources. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. serves clients in the United States.
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