Substation Physical Designer
The Planet Group, Birmingham, AL, United States
Assignment Schedule:
Monday – Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm PPE Required:
Hard hat, Safety glasses, Steeled Toes Boots, and Work Gloves, Hearing Protection The Planet Group is seeking a Substation Physical Designer responsible for developing 2D and 3D design drawings for Transmission & Distribution electrical substations, while supporting design standards and standardization efforts. Key Responsibilities
Create and modify detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for substation physical design Develop layouts including: Foundation, grounding, and conduit layouts Switchgear and switch house layouts Substation layouts and electrical bus design Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A) Develop material takeoffs and specifications (stock, non-stock, and fabricated materials) Transmit drawing packages and documentation through internal engineering systems Coordinate with engineers, project teams, and cross-functional departments Interface with vendors, manufacturers, and internal committees to resolve design/material issues Support construction, field services, maintenance, and project management teams Participate in site visits (pre-, during, and post-construction); ~25% travel required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
OR Associate degree + 5+ years of related experience
OR High school diploma + 8+ years of relevant industry experience Experience
Background in transmission and/or distribution substation design or operations Strong understanding of substation equipment and utility grid operations Working knowledge of electrical power system fundamentals Familiarity with NESC, NEC, and OSHA safety standards Experience creating physical designs from single-line or three-line diagrams Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools (Inventor, SDS, or Map 3D) Experience with document management and estimating systems preferred Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools is a plus
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Monday – Thursday, 7:00am – 5:30pm PPE Required:
Hard hat, Safety glasses, Steeled Toes Boots, and Work Gloves, Hearing Protection The Planet Group is seeking a Substation Physical Designer responsible for developing 2D and 3D design drawings for Transmission & Distribution electrical substations, while supporting design standards and standardization efforts. Key Responsibilities
Create and modify detailed 2D drawings and 3D models for substation physical design Develop layouts including: Foundation, grounding, and conduit layouts Switchgear and switch house layouts Substation layouts and electrical bus design Produce engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or Autodesk Map 3D (P4A) Develop material takeoffs and specifications (stock, non-stock, and fabricated materials) Transmit drawing packages and documentation through internal engineering systems Coordinate with engineers, project teams, and cross-functional departments Interface with vendors, manufacturers, and internal committees to resolve design/material issues Support construction, field services, maintenance, and project management teams Participate in site visits (pre-, during, and post-construction); ~25% travel required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
OR Associate degree + 5+ years of related experience
OR High school diploma + 8+ years of relevant industry experience Experience
Background in transmission and/or distribution substation design or operations Strong understanding of substation equipment and utility grid operations Working knowledge of electrical power system fundamentals Familiarity with NESC, NEC, and OSHA safety standards Experience creating physical designs from single-line or three-line diagrams Proficiency with AutoCAD and 3D modeling tools (Inventor, SDS, or Map 3D) Experience with document management and estimating systems preferred Familiarity with Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools is a plus
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