Substation Physical Designer II-III

Physical Designer

What you will do:

• Complete designs for overhead and underground electrical distribution systems (4-69kV) by preparing design drawings, specifications, material lists and calculations for approval by the project lead.
• Exercises knowledge of the electrical power distribution design process and understands company technical standards.
• Integrates multiple components of design (i.e. structural, civil, electrical, etc.) under supervision.
• Visit construction sites to document as-built conditions required for the design.
• Coordinates on-going engineering communication and participation in the site implementation walk-downs.
• Prepares design packages by developing actual design requirements.
• Provides onsite technical design support to field construction during design package implementation.
• Assist in the gathering of information from field survey data and verify accuracy of maps and record drawings.
• Utilize company's project management system to track and update design activities.
• Quality reviews of all work prior to delivery.
• Executes cross discipline checks and coordination.
• Recognizes and reports risk management issues to superiors as appropriate.
• Understands and follows all the requirements of the Milhouse Project Management Manual
• Participate in community service activities and understand implications of involvement.

What we are looking for:

• Possesses a thorough understanding of AutoCAD drafting programs and is skilled in its application.
• Design experience using Google Earth, AutoCAD, GIS Software, & Pole Loading Analysis software Ability to learn client standards and relevant codes required for design and construction practices.
• Ability to apply technical skills to routine projects with supervision.
• Understands technical requirements needed in project design and how various disciplines are integrated to meet client needs.
• Understand the profession’s ethical obligation to Client and the public welfare.
• Understand project budgets and requirement to complete assignments within budgeted dollars and time.
• Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge.
• Ability to coordinate work with engineers, surveyors, CAD technicians, administrative staff and clients.
• Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from team members, clients, surveyors, code enforcement or regulatory agencies.
• Ability to effectively present information in oral and written format.
• Continually participate in Individual Development planning and program.
• Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments.

Your background:

• Associate degree required.
• 3-6 years of experience of physical design experience.