Substation Designer

Substation DesignerForest Park, GA System One is currently seeking a Substation Designer on a 3 year contract position located in Forest Park, GA. Substation Designer Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for creating designs in 2D or 3D for the Transmission and Distribution electrical Substations and supporting the companies design criteria and standardization efforts.

The Designer will produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk Map 3D [P4A], and produce specifications and material requirements for substation projects with an emphasis on safety, quality, scheduling, and costs.

To further detail, the job responsibilities include the creation/modification of scaled 2D drawings or 3D models designing the physical aspects of electrical substations, including but not limited to Foundation Layouts, Grounding Layouts, Conduit Layouts, Switchgear Assembly Layouts, Control Buildings, Electrical Bus Design, etc.

The Designer will specify and order material for electrical substation design packages, including stock, non-stock, and shop fabricated material.

The Designer will transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications using the Transmission Engineering job transmittal program.

The Designer will coordinate and communicate with engineers and other departments associated with electrical Substation Design.

The Designer will interact with manufacturers, vendors, and Company committee members to resolve equipment and material issues.

The Designer must provide support to the OPCO’s Substation Construction, Field Services, Project Management and Substation Maintenance departments.

Substation Designer Requirements:

This position will require site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction.

Some overnight travel will be required.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering with minimum 4 years relevant industry experience -OR- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology with minimum 4 years relevant industry experience -OR- Associate Degree with minimum 8 years relevant industry experience -OR- High school diploma with minimum 15 years relevant industry experience

Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred.

Experience in Transmission and/or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.

Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.

Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.

Strong understanding of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standards, National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.

Ability to create electrical Substation Physical drawings from a single line diagram is

Duration: 3 years

Location: Forest Park, GA

Pay Rate: $32-46/hr

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.