Position Title: Sr. Substation Designer

Business Unit: Transmission, Engineering Design, Design and Drafting

Reports to: Supervisor, Substation Design Engineering

Location: Atlanta, GA (On-site)

Summary:

Under general direction of a substation engineer, use accepted practices to prepare documents such as drawings and bills of materials which are used to build, operate and maintain electric power substations. Works primarily from verbal instructions or notes, in close support of the substation engineer and other designers. The key responsibilites for both physical and controls designers are listed below.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

From minimal verbal instructions or notes and using accepted practices and standards, use AutoCAD as directed by the substation design engineer to create or revise drawings that detail electric power substations from 4kV to 500kV.

• Physical designer responsibilities includes, but not limited to the following:
• Arrangement of substation structures, equipment and their foundations.
• Develop section views & other detail drawings that show how structures, equipment & bus work are installed.
• Layout of conduits and other raceway.
• Ground grid design and equipment grounding.
• Develop bill of materials for structural steel and other outdoor equipment and materials.
• Control designer responsibilities includes, but not limited to the following:
• Development of single and three line diagrams.
• Development of schematics & wiring diagrams for major substation equipment & auxiliary equipment (AC & DC distribution panels & various junction boxes).
• Develop bill of materials, SCADA point assignment sheets and cable pull lists.
• Develop and maintain up to date CAD drafting standards.
• Trains and directs the work of other designers and CAD drafters, checking for accuracy and efficiency, according to accepted procedures.
• As assigned, perform other duties as required in the engineering and construction of electric power substations.

Qualifications:

• Generally requires an associate degree in engineering technology from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Must have 7 to 10 years of CAD design experience preferably in the electric utility industry. A combination of education and a demonstrated related experience may be substituted in lieu of education requirements.
• Requires good communication skills and demonstrated skills in CAD drafting techniques and applications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task.

Number of Reports: 0 (N/A)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

MEAG Power offers a competitive benefits package including;

• Health, Vision and Dental coverage as well as Opt Out Incentives
• Health and Dependent Care FSAs
• Vacation and Sick days
• 10 paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday (if hired prior to July)
• Short Term Disability (after 1 year of service)
• Long Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Individual, Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan with company match & non-match contributions
• 457(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
• Vacation Purchase Program

MEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.