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POWER Engineers Substation Physical Designer in Boston, Massachusetts
Substation Physical Designer
Location Boston
Secondary Locations
Job Code 17853
# of openings 1
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Substation Physical Designer
Job Summary
POWER Engineers is currently seeking a Substation Physical Designer in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Boston, Massachusetts office. An in-office and/or hybrid work environment is available for this position. A remote role may be considered depending on the individual's level of experience and proven ability to work on a remote basis successfully.
Role and Responsibilities
This position includes working within a team to complete complex and technically challenging aspects of electrical utility substation design and understanding and adhering to client standards
Perform the detailed Physical design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations. Typical designs include but not limited to:
One-line diagrams
Physical layouts
Substation equipment selection
Substation general arrangement plans, sections, and elevations
Control building design and details
Cable and conduit plans and details
Ground grid design and details
Lightening protection design and details
Yard lighting design and details
Material lists
AC and DC systems calculations and sizing
Work with engineers to develop drawing packages
Coordinate designs with other disciplines such as Substation Protection & Control, Structural, and Civil
Participate in quality assurance and quality control programs
Contribute to engineering project scheduling and budget management
Required Education/Experience
Ability to function as a Substation Physical Designer in our Freeport, Maine office
Associate's degree or equivalent technical education
Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation; experience with both is preferred
Understanding of electric utility substation design
Electrical and mechanical reasoning skills and attention to detail
Good command of the Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word
The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Desired Education/Experience
Three (3) or more years experience in electric utility substation design is preferred
Familiarity with Raster Design and/or Bentley Descartes
Ability to produce applicable drawings from rough sketches, notes, client examples, vendor drawings, and such
Ability to select materials based on technical requirements
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.
At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
401K
Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
Maternity and Paternity Leave
New Dads and Moms Benefit program
Fertility Benefits
Gender affirming care
We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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