Substation Designer

Substation Designer at Sterling Engineering Substation Designer at Sterling Engineering in Des Plaines, Illinois Posted in 5 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Description Seeking a self-motivated designer who will prepare clear, complete and accurate detailed drawings using AutoCAD from field sketches, original drawings or satellite images, mark-ups, existing as-builts, site maps, photos, and field notes. The candidate will be designing drawings using AutoCAD applying engineering standards and specifications. It is expected that they will complete drawing packages in a timely manner using personal knowledge and exercising discretion and judgement to maintain a high level of quality, accuracy, and professionalism, and acute attention to detail. Job Requirements

• Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) and Certification in AutoCAD or the equivalent education or experience.
• Design knowledge of electrical utility and engineering is a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both verbally and in written form
• Comfortable in a self-directed environment
• Detail oriented, organized, able to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Be a self-starter, ability to perform duties with limited supervision and be a cooperative team player.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities Primary responsibilities
• Analyze client requests/engineering sketches
• Understand the use of Adobe Acrobat (pdf files), digital photographs (jpeg files), google earth, Microsoft Office products and internet search engines
• Scale engineering drawings using AutoCAD
• Calculating lay outs of right-of-way and/or street dimensions and angles
• Creating preliminary and/or final sketch of proposed drawings
• Modifying drawings based on engineer designs
• Creating as-build drawings upon completion of project
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as necessary

Additional Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Possess a valid Driver's License