Staff Substation Designer - AutoCad Electrical
The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Substation Designer functions in a senior level engineering technician capacity. With minimal supervision, performs advanced functions requiring knowledge and use of electronic applications, standards, and document control processes / procedures in support of creating and modifying deliverables. May provide technical guidance and direction to other engineering professionals including delegation of work assignments. The ideal candidate will have basic experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS) and basic experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and / or GIS).
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Functions in a project engineering technician capacity. Under general direction, supports engineering and design teams by developing and modifying technical deliverables. Applies foundational engineering principles and established design practices to create moderately complex design concepts and solutions. Utilizes digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables. Provides technical guidance and may offer direction to other engineering professionals and technicians to ensure quality and consistency across project outputs.
Engineering Standards :
- Applies knowledge of standards, systems, document control, departmental guides, applicable codes and Black and Veatch policies and procedures
Quality / Continuous Improvement :
Proactively applies knowledge of the Black and Veatch Quality Program relative to deliverablesDemonstrates personal accuracy and supports continuous improvement and change management effortsReviews design inputs in order to ensure consistencyAssists to ensure deliverables are in compliance with the specific codes and standards suitable for the projectEngineering Production :
Broadening the use of applications to continuously evaluate and improve methods, processes and procedures used to accomplish deliverablesCreate and develop deliverables based on a variety of design inputsMay develop less complex design concepts and create project design deliverables based on a variety of design inputsMay perform computations such as development of detailed material quantities and estimatesProject Coordination :
Coordinate deliverables with other groups involved on the same project to minimize interference or errorsMay support field activitiesMay be responsible for support of project finalization including for example consolidation of records for as-built drawings or information to take off as-built quantitiesClient Focus :
Focuses on the needs of internal clients while gaining an understanding of external client's main interests and driversKnowledge Sharing, Innovation and Technology :
Proactively seeks and shares knowledge of latest technologies and processesMay apply judgment and makes decisions with respect to deliverables and input interpretationPeople Management - (supervision - career development - developing professionals, mentoring) :
May provide work direction and guidance to othersPreferred Qualifications :
Diploma or Certificate preferredAssociate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferredTypically a minimum of 3-8 years related work experiencePreferred Non-Technical Skills :
Learning on the FlyProblem SolvingPerseverancePatienceTime ManagementDrive for ResultsSelf DevelopmentListeningInformingPreferred Technical Skills :
Ability to use Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD), information modeling or other applications or design or modeling skills and / or design principles and practicesBasic experience with AutoCAD Electrical (SDS)Basic experience with Protection & Controls drawings (AIS and / or GIS)Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards, systems, document control, departmental guides and Black and Veatch policies and proceduresIntermediate industry knowledge and technology trendsIntermediate knowledge of company quality programIntermediate ability to interpret engineering deliverable content as assignedIntermediate knowledge of other disciplinesBasic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principlesBasic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides related to assigned engineering disciplineMinimum Qualifications :
Typically a minimum of 5 years related work experience