Lead Substation Physical Designer

🔥 15 hours ago

🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $89.3k - $148.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

✍️ Designer

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GE Vernova

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

GE Vernova is a leader in the energy sector with over 130 years of experience, dedicated to electrifying the world while decarbonizing it. The company offers a broad portfolio of energy solutions including gas, hydro, nuclear, and wind power technologies, aimed at providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. With a strong focus on innovation, GE Vernova plays a significant role in reducing the carbon footprint of global power systems and supports the transition to net-zero emissions by 2030.

📋 Description

• Support Electrical Substation Project Engineers by producing timely, accurate drawing packages for complex power delivery projects and proposals • Produce general arrangements of AIS/GIS HV substations with control buildings • Develop plan views, elevations, equipment erection details, structural/electrical details, lightning, ground grid, foundation, tray/conduit/trough, and duct bank drawings • Generate detailed bills of materials • Develop 3D models using Revit or AutoCAD 3D for HV substations • Generate electrical physical 2D drawings • Develop HV physical designs from tender stages through project handover • Develop substation drawings using the NEC, NESC, and/or customer specifications • Develop detailed substation layouts and elevations from single-line diagrams and basic sketches • Develop detailed bills of material for substation power equipment, HV connectors, conduit/trough, and cable trays • Coordinate and interface with P&C, civil, and structural disciplines • Complete complex drawing packages with minimal or no supervision • Follow quality procedures and standard design processes • Review own work and the work of others • Update engineers and project managers on completion estimates and status • Implement BIM Execution Plans and related BIM use cases • Set up and work with a Common Data Environment (CDE) • Perform 3D model collaboration, auditing, clash detection meetings and reports, virtual construction, design and constructability reviews, augmented reality, georeferencing, and IFC exchanges • Manage BIM information data and ensure accuracy and completeness throughout the project lifecycle • Coordinate development and evolution of regional BIM models and processes, including procedures, conventions, templates, attributes, and LOD/LOI definitions • Drive standardization of tools and design practices

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology • Minimum 7 years of HV Substation physical design experience • Good knowledge of electrical codes and standards • Strong experience of US Utility substation design standards • Good technical knowledge of LV/MV/HV equipment and related accessories • Capable of producing HV substation general arrangements and installation details with minimum supervision • Extensive knowledge and experience of the latest version of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD 3D, SDS Navisworks, and software integrations • Good knowledge of ISO 19650 and other BIM standards • Experience in Autodesk Construction Cloud, including Docs, Design Collaboration, Model Coordination, Insight, and Build • Demonstrated MCAD skills, including general usage and tool configuration • Exposure to Creo, E3D, SolidWorks, Inventor, and IFC exchange format • General IT/IS background and PLM knowledge, including Windchill Imagine • Prior experience with field installation and construction • Highly organized and self-motivated with excellent communication skills • Ability to produce clear and simple documentation • Prior experience following quality assurance processes in a schedule-driven project environment • Customer-focused with ability to adapt to various customer standards • Legally authorized to work in the United States • Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable

🏖️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • Health Coach access • Employee Assistance Program • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan • Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions • Company retirement contributions • Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants • Tuition assistance • Adoption assistance • Paid parental leave • Disability benefits • Life insurance • 12 paid holidays • Permissive time off • Professional development opportunities • No relocation assistance