DESCRIPTION

Title: HV Designer – Level 1
Department: Engineering
Location: Irvine, CA
Supervisor: Director of SME
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Status: Hybrid

SUMMARY

The HV Designer – Level 1 will provide engineering support to the E&C team and is responsible for assisting in all stages of project substation or transmission design. This position reports to the Director of SME, or another management personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position reports to the Irvine, CA office but will maintain a hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Irvine, CA office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Entry level or up to 2 years of engineering design experience in the high voltage substation or transmission
• Relevant work experience in the electrical or physical design of substations or transmission lines
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required
• Must have excellent technical communication abilities, including reading technical literature and engineering plans
• Strong in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong command of English language both written and spoken
• Assertive, able to cope with pressure, a team player

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
  Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
  It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.
  We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.
  Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.
  I hereby, accept and acknowledge this job description as my own and am committing to these responsibilities and required qualifications.

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This job position is specific to Qcells USA Corp. only and not any other Hanwha affiliates. The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. If candidates are considered for a nationwide role, then the compensation range will follow the marketability of the job function within those states. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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• Design and develop detailed HV substation or transmission drawings.
• Substation experience with drawings such as equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, conduit and cable sizing/routing, grounding design, trench section drawings, general arrangement, and elevations.
• Transmission line experience with drawings such as Plan & Profiles, structures, phasing, and KMZ routes.
• Prepare initial and advanced design concepts during the proposal stage of projects with minimal information or guidance
• Prepare drawings for civil, and structural elements of substation or transmission design as needed
• Prepare various reports and documents such as bill of materials, basis of design, and studies as needed.
• Plays a key role in the development of CAD standards, considering the needs of both engineering and design departments
• Efficiently simplify project tasks within their discipline, enhancing productivity
• Play a significant role in the Quality Assurance/Quality Control process, proactively taking ownership of project and task quality
• Sustain excellent relationships with clients on behalf of the company
• Uphold high standards of professionalism and ethics within the organization
• Commit to continuous learning to stay updated with current issues
• Participate in safety training sessions and adheres to safety rules and guidelines
• Work in a team to develop and improve the system standards
• Assist with technical training for team members and new employees
• Build a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and engineering quality
• Drive a safety culture that embraces both a “Responsibility to act” and “Show by Example” approach;
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company’s attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned