The Designer III will perform conceptual and detailed design services for various substation engineering projects, with minimal supervision. This position will work within a staff of engineers, designers, and specialists on a wide variety of engineering design tasks, from the request for project estimation through construction and record update.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform substation design tasks, develop design drawings and documents, prepare material lists, perform field reviews, and other tasks for projects.
• Prepare substation related drawings such as one lines, plan views, electrical assemblies, structural details, foundation details, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and other engineering drawings.
• Apply all relevant client, national, and state standards when applicable.
• Perform calculations, reports, and designs on substation projects to support engineers.
• Understand client standards and complete projects by performing simple to moderately complex tasks, exercising judgment in design criteria, evaluation, and design.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers across disciplines and work to identify and resolve potential design issues.
• Contribute to a safe environment for substation personnel, contractors, and the public.

Education, Skills, and Abilities Required

• An Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) and 5 to 10 years of experience, or 10 to 15 years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering. 
• Understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission, and distribution) system. 
• Ability to read and understand documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information. 
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, reliable, trustworthy, as well as technically competent.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Proven AutoCAD or MicroStation skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office based applications.
• Ability to constructively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to travel up to 10%. Overnight stay may be required.

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Physical Functions:  Physical requirements involve performing general office activities. The role will also require the incumbent to sit for long periods of time.  

Working Environment:   Indoor climate-controlled office environment.

 Career Progression

Designer III is the third level of the Designer classification within the substation engineering design group.  Career progression may include advancement into higher designer positions within the substation engineering design group.

DRG Technical Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.