Substation Physical Designer III

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Create physical design packages for renewable energy substations and utility interconnections.

• Develop general arrangements, as well as plan, section, and elevation views, equipment layouts, and bus configurations.

• Calculate preliminary quantities for steel and foundations, and assist in the creation of structural steel and foundation drawings.

• Design layouts for grounding, lightning protection, and conduit and raceway systems.

• Generate AutoCAD drawings and 3D models for substations.

• Convert interconnection requirements and client documentation into physical outputs.

• Modify designs as new information becomes available, documenting assumptions for engineers.

• Effectively address complex physical design challenges using established procedures.

• Formulate work plans and monitor progress to meet deadlines.

• Implement design standards, templates, checklists, safety protocols, and codes.

• Assess team and subconsultant drawings for thoroughness, quality, and schedule adherence.

• Suggest enhancements to templates, workflows, and design productivity.

• Collaborate with protection and controls, civil, structural, and power systems teams.

• Engage with clients, present design assumptions, and address technical feedback.

• Act as a technical liaison for initial physical scope discussions.

• Guide and mentor junior designers and drafters.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, though applicable work experience is also considered.

• At least 5 years of pertinent experience in substation physical design.

• High level of proficiency in AutoCAD, particularly with 3D design capabilities.

• Proven experience in creating general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, and plan, section, and elevation views, along with calculating steel and foundation quantities.

• Familiarity with high-voltage substation equipment and physical design standards.

• Capacity to work autonomously while seeking guidance from engineers when necessary.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, appropriate for client-facing interactions.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing assignments with quick turnaround times.

• Experience using 3D substation design software such as Inventor, Bentley, Revit, or similar applications.

• Background in renewable energy interconnection substations.

• Exposure to transmission line design, for instance, using PLS-CADD.

• Experience in supporting development and EPC delivery phases.

• Proficient in scripting or process automation, for example, Python.

• Experience coordinating inputs from various disciplines or subconsultants.

🏝️ Benefits

• Participation in Revamp’s Employee Ownership ESOP program.

• Competitive salary with performance bonuses.

• Health, vision, life, and dental insurance with 99% employer coverage.

• Medical, dependent care, and commuter flexible spending accounts (FSA).

• Monthly wellness and health stipends.

• Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401(k) savings plan with a 100% match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.

• Paid time off for volunteer work and matching for charitable donations.