Substation Designer
- Clean power
- Orange, Binghamton, Rochester
Why join us?
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!
We are seeking a Substation Designer to join our team in Augusta, ME, Rochester, NY, Binghamton, NY, and Orange, CT, to lead and work on various Substation Design and Power Utility projects. We are open to hybrid or in-office work schedules. The Substation Designer reports to our Engineering Manager and the position requires working independently on fast paced technically complex design projects. Substation Designers are responsible for supporting multi-discipline substation engineering project teams with the development of substation design packages, including drawing development, document management, and design package submittals.
About Us
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
- Work within a multi-discipline team to develop efficient and reliable design packages for medium and high voltage substations.
- Lead Document Control functions including ProjectWise management, drawing requests, drawing set-up/preparation, submittals/transmittals, etc.
- Translating engineering sketches and markups into properly documented drawings (including schematics, wiring, AC & DC single line diagrams, arrangement drawings, structure/assembly drawings, plan and profiles, route maps, foundation, and grounding system, etc. for substations and transmission lines) utilizing predefined standards.
- Coordinate design activities to maintain project schedules, budget, quality requirements to ensure successful project completion.
- Assist in site visits and station walkdowns, proposals, and attending project meetings where required.
- Accountable to provide design activities in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including AtkinsRéalis’s policies and procedures, such as Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
- Ensuring drawings are produced in accordance with applicable drafting codes and standards.
- Coordinate design activities with other multi-discipline project team members.
- Reviewing and incorporating field construction marks to develop As-Built Drawing Packages.
- Maintain complete project documentation with respect to engineering documents, all design packages, as-built requirements and return data information. Maintain good working relationship with internal groups that support projects such as other engineering disciplines, Drafting, Project Management etc.
What will you contribute?
- Drafting diploma from a recognized technical institute or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience focused on the development of substation design for Senior positions. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience focused on the development of substation design for Intermediate positions.
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; use of MicroStation would be an asset.
- Experience with ProjectWise document management software.
- Prior utility or utility consulting experience is a plus.
- Strong client focus.
- A high level of interpersonal communication skills, including a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to perform independently and in a team environment and provide project ownership.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Additional hours may be necessary as workload dictates.
- Travel to client sites may be required.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.
Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedules
- Group Insurance
- PTO plus two Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals
- A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.
By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Expected compensation range is between $36.00 - $55.00 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Relocation assistance will be provided to qualified and approved candidates.
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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