Collaborate with engineers and a senior designer to produce a high and/or extra high voltage substation design
Using SDS to prepare a 3D Model that would generate the following drawing: General Arrangement, Electrical Equipment Plans, Sections, Electrical Connection Details, Foundation Plans, Grounding Plans, Grounding Details, Conduit and Trench Plans, Conduit Details, Control Building Layout, Control Building Details, Bills of Material, Cable Schedules, and a Shielding Plan
Interpret and incorporate vendor information into design deliverables
Conduct walkdowns at client substation facilities

An Associate's Degree in Drafting, and/or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, and/or a high school diploma and 2 or more years of 3D drafting course work or equivalent technical experience
A minimum of 8 years preparing 3D substation models and physical design experience
Proficient with working in 3D using AutoCAD, Inventor, P4A, Vault Pro and SDS
Ability to visualize in 3D, layout substation equipment based on a clients and/or IEEE standards
Able to follow a CAD standard
An Associate's Degree in Computer Aided Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design
Able to use BlueBeam to create a BOM count, review and self-check drawings
Knowledge using AutoCAD Electrical

3D Substation Physical Designer – Level 3

Key skills