Description

EDG Inc

JobSummary:

Substation Designer createstechnical drawings and 3D models for electrical utility infrastructure, focusing on layout, physical design,and Protection & Control (P&C) systems. Using CAD (AutoCAD/Inventor)and BIM software, they ensure compliance with IEEE/ANSI standards forhigh-voltage substation.

JobDuties and Responsibilities:

• Use 3D computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to resolve design details or discrepancies, and to prepare drawings which require a high degree of precision on projects of basic complexity and/or scope;
• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, structural concepts, blueprints, schematics, data, verbal or written specifications, technical drawings, rough sketches, diagrams, and other matrices to support drafting and design activities;
• Provide routine technical design assistance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the constructability and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications;
• Assist with verifying calculations, designs, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing basic construction or engineering problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution;
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work;
• Assure plans adhere to clients' standards and requests and meet minimum federal regulations;
• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer;
• Ensure the specification of dimensions, materials, and procedures for assigned projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements;
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

Basicor Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the Equivalent;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior drafting and design support experience with working knowledge of CADD software, including MicroStation and/or AutoCAD and parametric modeling tools such as Inventor, SolidWorks, or Revit;
• Familiarity with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques;
• Familiarity with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements;
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as being part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.

PreferredQualifications

• CADD certification diploma or Associate's Degreeclosely related discipline with CADD courses included in curriculum

WorkingConditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in an officeenvironment (Private or Semi-Private Office) but also requires occasionaltravel to off-site work locations;

• Field duties require outdoor work in aconstruction site type atmosphere;

• Interaction with other team members, as wellas supervisors and client personnel;

• Working on a construction site or in plantand/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels

• Must be able to wear safety equipment asrequired by the safety department for personal protection;

• May be at more than one job site in a day andmust be able to tolerate climate changes;

• May be required to travel out of town on aperiodic basis.

PhysicalRequirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

• Must be able to lift and carry twenty (20)pounds;

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing orother communication capabilities which permits employee to communicateeffectively;

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;

• Sufficient vision or other powers ofobservation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;

• Sufficient manual dexterity which permit theemployee to perform routine office duties;

• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexesto perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

This job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasksand levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title andshall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties andresponsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended tolimit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct andcontrol the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties andresponsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that areof similar kind or level of difficulty.

Other Drug Free Workplace:

EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug-freeworkplace. Applicants are subject topre-employment drug screen by urinalysis.

Post-hire, employees are subject to random, periodic,post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to therequirements of EDG's drug free workplace program, employees may be required tosign, acknowledge and comply with drug free workplace policies or programsrequired by clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disabilitystatus, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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