Designer II at Qualus
Rutland, Vermont, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Nov, 25

Salary

125000.0

Posted On

14 Aug, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Computer Graphics, Applied Technology, Schedules, Software

Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Description

Position Overview:

Power your Future as a Distribution Designer II with Qualus!

  • Assists in the creation of engineering drawings based on rough sketches (from themselves, engineers and/or other designers), researches information on layouts by utilizing standards and design specific reference material (i.e. design criteria and vendor catalogs) or related specifications and scope documents for projects in the assigned engineering group, translates code regulations and specifications in reference to designs, creates electronic markups and designs in CADD, and able to notice oversights/mistakes and make appropriate change or recommendations.
  • Works independently under the direction of an Engineer and plans own work within allotted budget and schedules.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops designs and evaluates possible alternatives to meet both major and minor substation project requirements. Assigned projects may be at voltage levels ranging from 4kV up to 500kV. The primary design responsibilities encompass physical layout of the substations and associated equipment and facilities, major equipment and overall material ordering, substation design and calculations for power equipment and facilities, wiring and cable design, interpret and incorporate vendor information into applicable designs, conducts field walk downs, and gathers data from facilities.
  • Designs systems based on rough sketches.
  • Recognizes what needs to be accomplished and communicates effectively to others.
  • Recognizes design errors and alters those mistakes accordingly.
  • Translates code regulations or industry standards (IEEE, IEC, ANSI, etc.) in reference to designs.
  • Creates and implements standards for projects.
  • Recognizes the technical needs of a drawing or project and acts on those needs.
  • Quality checks the final drawing package.
  • Works closely on all projects with engineers from the Protection, Communications, Automation and Metering (PCAM) Engineering section who develop all the protection, control schematic drawings and who do all communication and automation equipment related design.
  • Works closely with Civil, Transmission and Structural Engineers to determine physical locations of equipment and proper sizing of structures and site design and grading.
  • Assists Project Engineer with the development and monitoring of project design schedules to assure proper coordination of events during the design phase of a project.
  • Develops material lists for projects and orders material as needed or necessary through the Material Management System or Work Management System.
  • Reports to the section Engineering Supervisor and performs other assignments as requested.
  • This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.
  • Will research design layouts and alternatives for small modification or revision projects.
  • Will assist more experienced engineers or designers in large projects or standards creation.
  • Will assist in the review and revision of material and design standards.
  • Will create electronic drawing markups of rough sketches or initial design drawings.
  • Become familiar with utility specific standards and associated industry standards or codes.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma and 3-5 years AutoCADD drafting course work or Associates degree (Drafting and Design Technology) or trade degree (i.e. AA in applied services or applied technology) or equivalent technical experience.
  • Familiar with conventional drafting symbols, computer graphics and automated drawing methods.
  • Works independently under the direction of an Engineer and plans own work within allotted budget and schedules.
  • Provides technical support for CADD design systems and software.
  • Oversees the drafting of drawing process providing timely feedback to questions and review of final product to meet project schedules.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

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Responsibilities
  • Develops designs and evaluates possible alternatives to meet both major and minor substation project requirements. Assigned projects may be at voltage levels ranging from 4kV up to 500kV. The primary design responsibilities encompass physical layout of the substations and associated equipment and facilities, major equipment and overall material ordering, substation design and calculations for power equipment and facilities, wiring and cable design, interpret and incorporate vendor information into applicable designs, conducts field walk downs, and gathers data from facilities.
  • Designs systems based on rough sketches.
  • Recognizes what needs to be accomplished and communicates effectively to others.
  • Recognizes design errors and alters those mistakes accordingly.
  • Translates code regulations or industry standards (IEEE, IEC, ANSI, etc.) in reference to designs.
  • Creates and implements standards for projects.
  • Recognizes the technical needs of a drawing or project and acts on those needs.
  • Quality checks the final drawing package.
  • Works closely on all projects with engineers from the Protection, Communications, Automation and Metering (PCAM) Engineering section who develop all the protection, control schematic drawings and who do all communication and automation equipment related design.
  • Works closely with Civil, Transmission and Structural Engineers to determine physical locations of equipment and proper sizing of structures and site design and grading.
  • Assists Project Engineer with the development and monitoring of project design schedules to assure proper coordination of events during the design phase of a project.
  • Develops material lists for projects and orders material as needed or necessary through the Material Management System or Work Management System.
  • Reports to the section Engineering Supervisor and performs other assignments as requested.
  • This position may provide services to affiliates of the Company subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.
  • Will research design layouts and alternatives for small modification or revision projects.
  • Will assist more experienced engineers or designers in large projects or standards creation.
  • Will assist in the review and revision of material and design standards.
  • Will create electronic drawing markups of rough sketches or initial design drawings.
  • Become familiar with utility specific standards and associated industry standards or codes
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