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Paradigm Technology

Paradigm Technology | Substation Designer

Paradigm Technology, Phoenix, Arizona, United States,


Position:

Substation Designer

Location:

Phoenix, AZ

(HYBRID)

Summary :

Looking for an experienced Substation Designer to drive Physical and Controls designs for electrical Substations throughout Design and Construction phases (both new construction and upgrades/retrofits) Will oversee design of high and medium voltage electrical Substations, with some occasional Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects Must be experienced with Transformers, Breakers, Switches, and Relays; Relay knowledge should include Line Distance, Feeder, and Overcurrent Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential This position is 60% Remote and 40% Onsite in the Phoenix, AZ area; travel to Substation sites counts as Onsite work Some projects can be statewide in Arizona Out-of-State resources will need to be Onsite in Arizona twice per month

Key Responsibilities :

Independently drive Physical and Controls designs for electrical Substations throughout Design and Construction phases (both new construction and upgrades/retrofits) Oversee design of high and medium voltage electrical Substations, with some occasional Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects Ability to handle up to 90% of the design work independently for maintenance projects, with initial requirements provided by engineers Oversee the production of one-line diagrams, conceptual designs, plan-section drawings, foundation, grounding, specifications, schematics, wiring diagrams, and any additional drawings needed to complete a comprehensive set of construction documents to build Substations of varying sizes and voltages Work amongst a cross-discipline design team, owners, and contractors to develop drawings and specifications Coordinate with external vendors, design firms, internal design teams, and manufacturers Develop estimates and refine scope of work from sponsors

Qualifications:

5+ years of Substation Physical and Controls design experience for both maintenance and new capital projects Must be experienced with Transformers, Breakers, Switches, and Relays; Relay knowledge should include Line Distance, Feeder, and Overcurrent Understanding Zones of Protection, including the differences between Bus Differential and Transformer Differential Relays Proficiency in AutoCAD is essential Experience with Meridian by SolidCAD is preferred Familiarity with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards, particularly those related to Substation Design, specifically IEEE Standard P80 as a grounding standard Familiarity with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) is preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent real-world work experience will be considered

Company Description:

Paradigm Technology is a strategic Professional Services organization which primarily focuses on delivering high value solutions in Digital and Business Transformation. We extend a work culture unlike any other Professional Services Company! Our Practice Teams support two core areas:

IT Management Consulting and Project Management Strategic and thought leadership arm supporting the CIO and business agenda as well as the execution teams delivering services and efficiencies within the PMO

Digital Practices Drives the modernization of Digital Services, such as Cloud, Advanced Analytics, Data Engineering, Data Management, and Data Governance

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