Design Engineer

Summary

DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations and switchyards. The Design Engineer will develop conceptual, preliminary, and final designs for substation structures and foundations, ensure compliance with codes and customer specifications, and coordinate with project managers, customers, and other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Preliminary design estimates for proposals, project management, schedule and document coordination with a diverse customer base, preparation of final designs, and review of final fabrication and construction documents prepared by other staff members
• Designs and interprets drawings for the following: substation structures, foundations, lightning protection systems, aluminum bus systems, and factory built structures
• Reviews drawings for substation equipment, structure designs and equipment specs
• Ensures compliance with customer specifications and design codes
• Creates and/or checks structural design calculations
• Creates and/or checks foundation design calculations
• Checks fence, foundation, and steel layout detail drawings
• Checks general arrangement drawings for electrical clearances and physical/electrical layout requirements
• Problem solves issues related to design, construction, and compliance
• Answers technical questions posed by project managers, customers, and their representatives
• Recognizes and recommends methods to improve every customer’s experience

Skills

• PE license required
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of all the following applications is preferred:  AutoCAD, MathCad, LPile, PLS Pole, Staad Pro

Qualifications

Must Haves

• PE license required
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of all the following applications is preferred:  AutoCAD, MathCad, LPile, PLS Pole, Staad Pro