substation designer

Eversource Energy

<div>Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position. Applicants who require immigration sponsorship&mdash;either now or in the future&mdash;should not apply. This includes, but is not limited to, direct company sponsorship, listing Eversource as the employer of record on immigration documents, or any work authorization that requires company involvement or documentation (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, O-1, etc.).
The Eversource Intern &amp; Co-op Program is designed to energize you with hands-on learning, leadership exposure, and real-world impact.
What You&rsquo;ll Get:<ul><li>
Practical experience in a dynamic work environment</li><li>
Career development and mentorship</li><li>
Exposure to hands-on engineering tasks and experienced teams</li><li>
Join us and power your future with Eversource!</li></ul>
We currently seeking a highly motivated, forward-thinking, problem solving student with an opportunity for a paid internship position in the Substation Electrical Design team:
Essential Functions:
<ul><li>Support Designers with detailed engineering designs using computer-aided techniques</li><li>
Develop final detailed design packages with an experienced Designer for projects through discussions and meetings with appropriate engineering &amp; construction personnel, design disciplines, and outside vendors</li><li>
Assist Designers in preparing conceptual designs and sketches based on field investigations, project scope, and engineering criteria supplied by project/discipline engineers</li><li>
Perform field visits with a Designer during the design process to verify site conditions, resolve field issues and verify the accuracy of the design</li><li>
Perform technical calculations for substantiating designs</li><li>
Prepare and maintain bills of materials and other supporting documents associated with the design drawing development</li><li>
Verify the &quot;as-built&quot; conditions of design documents</li><li>
Review vendor projects under the guidance of an experienced Designer</li><li>
Provide support for additional equipment, materials, or services in connection with construction</li><li>
Assist with design services to Engineering upon requests to aid them in the preparation of federal, state, and local license submittals</li></ul>
Technical Knowledge:<ul><li>
Understanding of electrical systems: wiring, one-line, three-lines, and schematics</li><li>
Knowledge of AutoCAD</li><li>
Learn and apply department design/drafting standards and procedures</li><li>
Understanding of industry codes and standards</li><li>
Effectively communicate ideas and directions, both written and orally</li><li>
Demonstrate ability to apply basic electrical theory, technical mathematics, and basic science</li></ul>
Education:
<ul><li>Must be enrolled in an Associate degree program for Electrical or Electronic Engineering</li></ul>
Interns are paid through our Managed Service Provider Program and are not employees of Eversource. Payrates are hourly and based on year of graduation and if the role is technical or non-technical. Technical rates start at $20.60 freshman and up to $27.38 for a senior.
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Worker Type:
Student / Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Number of Openings:
1
Emergency Response:<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers&rsquo; needs is part of every employee&rsquo;s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor</div>

2026 Winter Substation Designer Intern (Hybrid Schedule)

Sargent & Lundy

<div>Description:

As a Senior Substation Physical Designer, you will be working in a project team environment with engineers and other designers involved in high and extra high voltage substation design. Responsibilities will include the preparation of the following substation drawings:<ul><li>
Substation General Arrangement</li><li>
Substation Electrical Equipment Plans</li><li>
Substation Section Views (Elevations)</li><li>
Substation Detailed Bill of Material</li><li>
Substation Lightning Stroke Shielding Plan</li><li>
Substation Grounding Plan</li><li>
Substation Conduit, Electrical Connection and Grounding Details</li><li>
Substation Below Grade Conduit/Raceway Plan</li><li>
Control Building Equipment, Cable Tray, Lighting, Grounding Plans and Section</li></ul>
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>
Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables.</li><li>
Performing walkdowns at client facilities.</li><li>
Applying Client's standards related to the work.</li><li>
Mentoring other designers and drafters.</li></ul><div>
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.</div>
Qualifications:

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. 
This position requires a minimum of 8 years of substation physical design experience. Qualifications also include the following:<ul><li>
An Associates Degree in Drafting or equivalent technical experience.</li><li>
Advanced knowledge of computer drafting tools (i.e. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).</li><li>
Ability to visualize Equipment Details, Phase to Ground and Phase to Phase Clearances.</li><li>
Ability to multi-task from project to project.</li><li>
Ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.</li><li>
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (speak, read, and write).</li></ul>
Valued Knowledge/Skills:<ul><li>
An Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design.</li><li>
Familiarity with Bentley Substation Design.</li><li>
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.</li><li>
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.</li></ul>
Award-Winning Benefits:

At Sargent &amp; Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.<div><div><div> 
Health &amp; Wellness</div><div> Financial Benefits</div><div> Work-Life Balance</div></div> 
<div><ul><li>
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision</li><li>
Life &amp; Accident Insurance</li><li>
Disability Coverage</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>
Back-Up Daycare</li><li>
FSA &amp; HSA</li></ul><ul><li>
401(k)</li><li>
Pre-Tax Commuter Account</li><li>
Merit Scholarship Program</li><li>
Employee Discount Program</li><li>
Corporate Charitable Giving Program</li><li>
Tuition Assistance</li><li>
First Professional Licensure Bonus</li><li>
Employee Referral Bonus</li></ul><ul><li>
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)</li><li>
Paid Vacation</li><li>
Paid Holidays</li><li>
Paid Parental Leave</li><li>
Paid Bereavement Leave</li><li>
Flexible Work Arrangements</li></ul></div></div> 
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Awards &amp; Recognition:
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Equal Opportunity:
<div>
Sargent &amp; Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.</div></div>

Senior Substation Physical Designer 1 (Delineante) - Grid

Substation Engineering Company

Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. (T1UD) is a certified woman-owned company that specializes in utility and customer-owned medium to high-voltage substations. Our corporate culture is rooted in our emphasis on process and safety. We are paving the road to success by providing the necessary tools to do good work, find enjoyment within a good team, and get home safely.T1UD is strengthened by partnerships with Tier 1 Testing &amp; Commissioning and Substation Engineering Company (SECo). This dynamic equates to effortless coordination and cohesiveness between our clients, vendors, engineering, construction, and the field. Our experienced team connects testing and engineering and allows problem-solving and corrective actions to occur before they become adverse client challenges.Job Description:<ul><li>Prepares detailed drawings/models of unusual, complex or original design for a complete phase of a project requiring the application of theoretical and practical design knowledge.</li><li>Checks work assigned to lower-level CAD Technicians and Designers for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with customer, company and discipline standards.</li><li>Leads smaller projects or a phase of a large project performing project discipline administrative tasks including; developing and monitoring manpower and schedule requirements, establishing discipline design requirements, and maintaining design and drafting data.</li><li>Ensures project deliverables for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with Company and Client standards.</li><li>Prepares design sketches utilizing theoretical and practical design knowledge for drawing/model preparation by lower-level Designers or CAD Technicians.</li><li>Reviews and resolves design interferences/clashes.</li><li>Participates in the training and mentoring of new CAD Technicians and Designers.</li></ul>Desired Education, Experience and Training:<ul><li>8+ years of progressively responsible relevant design experience.</li><li>Associate's degree preferred.</li><li>Senior-level design position performing difficult and complex work assignments involving independent judgment to determine a course of action consistent with established functional and organizational policies and goals.</li><li>Ability to lead and/or train less seasoned individuals.</li><li>Familiar with basic engineering and/or design/drafting concepts.</li><li>General understanding of other disciplines&rsquo; roles in the design process.</li><li>Ability to complete tasks in accordance with project procedures and applicable codes and/or standards.</li><li>Ability to discuss routine technical problems and communicate effectively with immediate supervisor and other project personnel.</li><li>Ability to utilize advanced PC, 2D and 3D CAD, and other applicable hardware and software to perform duties.</li><li>Proficient in design and able to utilize design tools effectively as well as provide training and conduct simple checking as needed.</li><li>Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Senior Substation Physical Designer

DASHIELL CORPORATION

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.
 
Position Title: Substation Designer - Physical
 
Location: 1301 Solana Blvd Bldg 2 STE 2500, Westlake, TX 77034
 
Primary Function: 
As a member of a project team, the Physical Substation Designer performs routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic deign techniques and procedures, under limited supervision. Knowledge of physical substation layout and electrical or civil fundaments is required. Successful candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II or III title depending on skill and experience level.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
 
<ul>
<li>Produce new drawings from examples of previous project and/or standards.</li>
<li>Produce High Voltage substation layouts & elevation drawings from a one-line electrical drawing.</li>
<li>Produce conduit & Grounding drawings.</li>
<li>Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks.</li>
<li>Create Substation Bill of Materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footage, etc.</li>
<li>Complete work in pre-defined times to meet proposal and project schedules.</li>
<li>Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers.</li>
<li>Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material</li>
<li>May be called upon to calculate ground grid requirements to IEEE standards using task-specific software.</li>
<li>May be called upon to calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks.</li>
<li>Must be able to work extensive overtime at certain times.</li>
<li>Learn and use task-specific software, including the document management system.</li>
<li>Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.</li>
<li>Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.</li>
<li>Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.</li>
<li>Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.</li>
<li>Other duties as required.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
 A minimum of five years experience in physical substation design, or related experience, is required. An Associate's degree in drafting & design is preferred. Successful candidates with more than five years of experience may be placed in more senior level designer titles depending on skill.
 
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of the major components of substations and the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge and proven experience creating the bill of materials as it relates to a substation.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge physical substation layout, elevations, grounding, foundations, and conduit</li>
<li>Ability to produce steel drawings is a plus.</li>
<li>General knowledge of control circuits and ground grid theory & design</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of CADD programs such as AutoCAD</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI) is a plus.</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook</li>
<li>Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry.</li>
<li>Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information to team members, management, and clients when necessary.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>This position requires minimal physical effort.</li>
<li>Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day</li>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.</li>
<li>Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)</li>
<li>Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.</li>
<li>May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.</li>
<li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.</li>
</ul>
Equal Employment Opportunity
 Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
 
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!
 
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

Electrical Designer

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.
 
Position Title: Substation Designer - Physical
 
Location: 12301 Kurland Drive, Houston, Texas
 
Primary Function: 
As a member of a project team, the Physical Substation Designer performs routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic deign techniques and procedures, under limited supervision. Knowledge of physical substation layout and electrical or civil fundamentals is required. Successful candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II or III title depending on skill and experience level.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
 
<ul>
<li>Produce new drawings from examples of previous project and/or standards.</li>
<li>Produce High Voltage substation layouts & elevation drawings from a one-line electrical drawing.</li>
<li>Produce conduit & Grounding drawings.</li>
<li>Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks.</li>
<li>Create Substation Bill of Materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footage, etc.</li>
<li>Complete work in pre-defined times to meet proposal and project schedules.</li>
<li>Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers.</li>
<li>Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material</li>
<li>May be called upon to calculate ground grid requirements to IEEE standards using task-specific software.</li>
<li>May be called upon to calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks.</li>
<li>Must be able to work extensive overtime at certain times.</li>
<li>Learn and use task-specific software, including the document management system.</li>
<li>Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.</li>
<li>Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.</li>
<li>Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.</li>
<li>Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.</li>
<li>Other duties as required.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
 
A minimum of five years experience in physical substation design, or related experience, is required. An Associate's degree in drafting & design is preferred. Successful candidates with more than five years of experience may be placed in more senior level designer titles depending on skill.
 
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of the major components of substations and the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge and proven experience creating the bill of materials as it relates to a substation.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge physical substation layout, elevations, grounding, foundations, and conduit</li>
<li>Ability to produce steel drawings is a plus.</li>
<li>General knowledge of control circuits and ground grid theory & design</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of CADD programs such as AutoCAD</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI) is a plus.</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook</li>
<li>Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry.</li>
<li>Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information to team members, management, and clients when necessary.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>This position requires minimal physical effort.</li>
<li>Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day</li>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.</li>
<li>Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)</li>
<li>Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.</li>
<li>May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.</li>
<li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.</li>
</ul>
Equal Employment Opportunity
 Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
 
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!
 
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.
 
Position Title: Substation Designer - Physical
 
Location: 11501 Burnet Rd BLDG 906 STE 200, Austin, TX 78758
 
Primary Function: 
As a member of a project team, the Physical Substation Designer performs routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic deign techniques and procedures, under limited supervision. Knowledge of physical substation layout and electrical or civil fundamentals is required. Successful candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II or III title depending on skill and experience level.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
 
<ul>
<li>Produce new drawings from examples of previous project and/or standards.</li>
<li>Produce High Voltage substation layouts & elevation drawings from a one-line electrical drawing.</li>
<li>Produce conduit & Grounding drawings.</li>
<li>Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks.</li>
<li>Create Substation Bill of Materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footage, etc.</li>
<li>Complete work in pre-defined times to meet proposal and project schedules.</li>
<li>Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers.</li>
<li>Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material</li>
<li>May be called upon to calculate ground grid requirements to IEEE standards using task-specific software.</li>
<li>May be called upon to calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks.</li>
<li>Must be able to work extensive overtime at certain times.</li>
<li>Learn and use task-specific software, including the document management system.</li>
<li>Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.</li>
<li>Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.</li>
<li>Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.</li>
<li>Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.</li>
<li>Other duties as required.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
 A minimum of five years experience in physical substation design, or related experience, is required. An Associate's degree in drafting & design is preferred. Successful candidates with more than five years of experience may be placed in more senior level designer titles depending on skill.
 
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of the major components of substations and the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge and proven experience creating the bill of materials as it relates to a substation.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge physical substation layout, elevations, grounding, foundations, and conduit</li>
<li>Ability to produce steel drawings is a plus.</li>
<li>General knowledge of control circuits and ground grid theory & design</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of CADD programs such as AutoCAD</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI) is a plus.</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook</li>
<li>Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry.</li>
<li>Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information to team members, management, and clients when necessary.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>This position requires minimal physical effort.</li>
<li>Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day</li>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.</li>
<li>Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)</li>
<li>Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.</li>
<li>May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.</li>
<li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.</li>
</ul>
Equal Employment Opportunity
 Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
 
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!
 
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at www.dashiell.com.
 
Position Title: Substation Designer - Physical
 
Location: One Galleria Blvd, Metairie, LA 70001
 
Primary Function: 
As a member of a project team, the Physical Substation Designer performs routine design assignments, which require knowledge and skill in basic deign techniques and procedures, under limited supervision. Knowledge of physical substation layout and electrical or civil fundaments is required. Successful candidates may be placed in a Designer I, II or III title depending on skill and experience level.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
 
<ul>
<li>Produce new drawings from examples of previous project and/or standards.</li>
<li>Produce High Voltage substation layouts & elevation drawings from a one-line electrical drawing.</li>
<li>Produce conduit & Grounding drawings.</li>
<li>Calculate cable lengths, conduit fill, or other basic tasks.</li>
<li>Create Substation Bill of Materials, including manufacturer part numbers, quantities, footage, etc.</li>
<li>Complete work in pre-defined times to meet proposal and project schedules.</li>
<li>Oversee project-specific activities of drafters and more junior designers.</li>
<li>Research information in catalogs, specifications, corporate standards, or other reference material</li>
<li>May be called upon to calculate ground grid requirements to IEEE standards using task-specific software.</li>
<li>May be called upon to calculate structure heights and weights, concrete volumes, equipment fit-up, or other basic tasks.</li>
<li>Must be able to work extensive overtime at certain times.</li>
<li>Learn and use task-specific software, including the document management system.</li>
<li>Learn and apply corporate standard engineering practices.</li>
<li>Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of his/her work.</li>
<li>Bring potential project-related problems and possible solutions to the attention of the responsible party.</li>
<li>Travel out of town for short periods of time as required by projects and assignments.</li>
<li>Other duties as required.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications / Experience
 A minimum of five years experience in physical substation design, or related experience, is required. An Associate's degree in drafting & design is preferred. Successful candidates with more than five years of experience may be placed in more senior level designer titles depending on skill.
 
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of the major components of substations and the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge and proven experience creating the bill of materials as it relates to a substation.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge physical substation layout, elevations, grounding, foundations, and conduit</li>
<li>Ability to produce steel drawings is a plus.</li>
<li>General knowledge of control circuits and ground grid theory & design</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of CADD programs such as AutoCAD</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI) is a plus.</li>
<li>Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook</li>
<li>Mathematics, including algebra and basic trigonometry.</li>
<li>Demonstrated oral and written communication skills to effectively convey information to team members, management, and clients when necessary.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>This position requires minimal physical effort.</li>
<li>Must be able to endure prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a minimum of 8 hours a day</li>
<li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work indoors, with occasional outdoor exposure to year around weather conditions and noise.</li>
<li>Must be able and willing to travel overnight for trainings and/or meetings as required (10%)</li>
<li>Working extended hours, including weekends, may be required periodically.</li>
<li>May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at a time.</li>
<li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions as defined per Company policy.</li>
</ul>
Equal Employment Opportunity
 Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
 
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company provides life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!
 
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third-party recruiters, please.

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