Substation Designer

Apex Systems is hiring a Substation Designer in either the Birmingham, AL area!

This is designated as a hybrid position.

Job description:

• Perform substation control building and relay panel project reviews and compare with the company standard drawings. This position will require the successful candidate to develop an understanding of the company standards and assist with ensuring these standards are being followed from design through to the final product. These reviews may include reviewing vendor provided control building drawings, on the front end of a project and providing feedback to the vendor. Also, reviewing the project drawings and comparing them to the Standards to see if there were any deviations. As well as going to the project sites to review the completed product. The results of these reviews will need to be put together and shared back to the Substation Control Standards Supervisor to report on the effectiveness of standards across the company.

Qualifications/Experiences:

• 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
• Experience working with document management & estimating systems preferred.
• Experience using Primavera (P6), progress reporting software preferred.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products is required.
• Experience with Design type of work
• Understanding of how to read design prints
• Able to compare project drawings to the company standards
• Effective communication skills and able to provide detailed reports
• Ability to travel throughout the Southern Company footprint to perform project reviews
• Self-motivated and able to take tasks and complete them with little oversight.

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.