Substation Designer Job at Paradigm Technology in Phoenix

Position: Substation Designer

Location: Phoenix, AZ (REMOTE)

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 Remote with occasional travel to Phoenix, AZ

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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