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Senior Designer

Selectek, Inc.

Hampton, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Assembly Drawings, Best Practices, Bill of Materials (BOM), Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Electrical Components, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Substation, Electrical Utility, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, High Voltage (HV), IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Leadership, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Mentoring, Outsourcing, Product Support, Project Schedule, Regulatory Compliance, Schematics, Software Engineering, Structural Engineering, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management
LOCATION
Hampton, GA
POSTED
18 days ago
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.

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