Actalent
Substation Designer
Actalent - New Albany, Ohio, United States, 43054
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Substation Designer
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The designer will develop construction drawings for substations projects. They will supervise and mentor lower level designers. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: With scoping information and general guidance from Design Engineer, develop a substation design layout Independently develop 2-D drawings and 3-D models of electrical substation features and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, etc. using MicroStation Develop layout of parts and assemblies in 2-D and 3-D Modify and/ or update existing models, assemblies, and layouts to reflect changes to the design Work with part naming and numbering conventions; and file naming and management protocols Create or modify physical drawings such as single line diagrams, station location plans, electrical assemblies, cable and conduit plans, cable schedules, grounding plans, duct bank designs and layouts, and other details and drawings that will provide sufficient detail and information to construct an electrical substation with minimal guidance of project lead engineer Use ProjectWise for project documentation to track all design modifications and new designs Handle complex projects without supervision Coordinate with people from other departments who are involved in a design project Supervise and mentor less experienced designers Check and validate drawings for the project and the drawings of peers and subordinates Will be considered a "Subject Matter Expert" for Substation Design Function as project lead on small, less complicated projects with little guidance from an engineer Work under supervision of engineers Education and Experience Requirements Six years of experience designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevation views, section views, and creating detailed bills of material Six years of design experience using AutoCAD Experience checking design packages preferred. Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or equivalent experience and/or education Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We're supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. The position falls within the substation department of the organization. The designer will develop construction drawings for substations projects. They will supervise and mentor lower level designers. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: With scoping information and general guidance from Design Engineer, develop a substation design layout Independently develop 2-D drawings and 3-D models of electrical substation features and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, etc. using MicroStation Develop layout of parts and assemblies in 2-D and 3-D Modify and/ or update existing models, assemblies, and layouts to reflect changes to the design Work with part naming and numbering conventions; and file naming and management protocols Create or modify physical drawings such as single line diagrams, station location plans, electrical assemblies, cable and conduit plans, cable schedules, grounding plans, duct bank designs and layouts, and other details and drawings that will provide sufficient detail and information to construct an electrical substation with minimal guidance of project lead engineer Use ProjectWise for project documentation to track all design modifications and new designs Handle complex projects without supervision Coordinate with people from other departments who are involved in a design project Supervise and mentor less experienced designers Check and validate drawings for the project and the drawings of peers and subordinates Will be considered a "Subject Matter Expert" for Substation Design Function as project lead on small, less complicated projects with little guidance from an engineer Work under supervision of engineers Education and Experience Requirements Six years of experience designing physical layouts, equipment layouts, plan views, elevation views, section views, and creating detailed bills of material Six years of design experience using AutoCAD Experience checking design packages preferred. Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or equivalent experience and/or education Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan
Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.