Design Engineer

Substation Physical designer

Birmingham , AL

This position will require site visits for projects, including pre-construction meetings, during construction and post-construction.

Some overnight travel will be required.

This position will be located in Birmingham, AL.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology degree -OR-
• Associate Degree with at least 5 years of related industry experience -OR-
• High school diploma with significant related industry experience of at least 8 years

Experience

• Strong understanding of electrical substation equipment is preferred.
• Experience in Transmission and /or Distribution Substation Operations for an electric power utility company is preferred.
• Good understanding of utility electric grid operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic electrical power system theory is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the National Electric Safety Code, National Electric Code, and OSHA safe operating practices is preferred.
• Ability to create electrical Substation Physical drawings from a single line or three line diagram is preferred.
• Ability to create/manipulate 2D drawings and 3D models for electrical Substations.
• Experience using 3D modeling software (SDS Inventor, Autodesk Inventor or Autodesk 3D (P4A) is preferred.
• AutoCAD training or experience is preferred.
• Experience working with document management & estimating systems preferred.
• Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral & written) and the ability to communicate technical issues simply.
• Must be a self-starter and exhibit strong problem-solving skills.
• Must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop and build relationships at all levels.
• Must possess effective time management and organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple projects with various priorities and competing deadlines.
• Must demonstrate a customer focus with a willingness to meet the needs of our customers and solicit feedback.
• Must have the ability to be an effective mentor to others and teach job-related skills.
• Must accurately enter weekly time and process business expense receipts promptly.
• Must be able to envision equipment/materials and how they connect spatially inside three dimensional space.
• Must be willing to travel (approximately 25%) and the ability to work successfully in a remote/virtual environment with access to internet service.

PPE: - Hard Hat - Safety Glasses - Safety Vest - EH Rated Steel Toed Boot Job Hazards include site visits to de-energized or energized substations.

Lorenz Engineering Benefit Summary

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