Our client is a leader in the Utility field and they currently have an opening for a Sr Designer. The Senior Designer is primarily responsible for leading the development of complete mechanical and electrical control drawing packages for medium and high voltage electric utility substation equipment. This role provides technical leadership in the design, standardization, and continuous improvement of substation products and associated support structures. The Senior Designer works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet customer specifications, industry standards, and internal manufacturing capabilities while mentoring junior designers and delivering high-quality, on-time project deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the creation and development of comprehensive mechanical and electrical drawing packages for medium and high voltage substation equipment, including schematics, wiring diagrams (primary and secondary), general arrangement, assembly drawings, bill of materials, and support structures.
Ensure all designs comply with customer specifications, applicable industry standards (ANSI, IEEE, ASTM, ASCE, AWS, CSA, etc.), and company manufacturing capabilities.
Coordinate with staff and outsourced engineering to ensure structural sufficiency considering wind loading, seismic requirements, and short-circuit forces.
Make electrical calculations associated with the equipment such as ampacity and clearances.
Coordinate closely with electrical application engineers to ensure proper integration of components.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior designers, supporting their professional development and ensuring consistent design quality across the team.
Review and approve drawings produced by junior designers for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with standards.
Support proposal activities by providing accurate design concepts and proposal quality drawings.
Lead design reviews and provide technical guidance during fabrication and assembly.
Troubleshoot and resolve fabrication, assembly, and field installation challenges in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Develop and maintain engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
Maintain project schedules and deliverables while upholding the highest standards of quality.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required:
Associates degree in applied science in Drafting Technology or Engineering design.
5 plus years of design of mechanical or electrical systems design of medium and high voltage substation equipment.
Strong understanding of electrical control systems, schematics, and interconnection diagrams for substation applications.
Highly proficient with Solidworks
Working knowledge of relevant industry standards including IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and NEMA.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from concept through manufacturing release.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hampton, GA
Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched
Assembly Drawingsunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Bill of Materials (BOM)unmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electrical Componentsunmatched
Electrical Designunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Substationunmatched
Electrical Utilityunmatched
Electrical Wiringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
High Voltage (HV)unmatched
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mechanical Designunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Outsourcingunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Structural Engineeringunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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