electrical designer Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
About Us
At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.
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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That colouring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.
HDR Engineering is looking for a Substation Designer to join our growing team of Power Delivery professionals.
As a Substation Designer you will be part of a 100-percent employee-owned organisation that creates opportunities for you to succeed, advance, and fulfill your personal career aspirations. You will have the opportunity to work under experienced Engineers and grow your technical expertise while being part of a growing team of Engineers and Drafters/Designers. You will be provided opportunity to work on both physical electrical as well as protection and control designs for medium and high voltage substations.
Specific Duties:
- Work under the direction of Engineers to develop design deliverables.
- Utilize industry software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) to draft technical design drawings/documents.
- Work with Engineers to develop design drawings and specifications in accordance with client/national/industry standards and best practices.
- Work with Engineers to develop physical electrical design packages including general arrangements, equipment layouts, cable/conduit routing, grounding, lightning protection, and AC/DC system calculations.
- Work with Engineers to develop electrical protection and control design packages including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, DC protection and control schematics, communication diagrams, panel elevations, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or technical school degree or AutoCAD/MicroStation certification.
- Experience using industry standard design software.
- Experience in the technical design of power systems.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and conferencing platforms (Zoom, WebEx, Teams, etc.).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong conceptual, organizational, problem solving, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- An attitude and commitment to be an active participant of our employee-owned culture.
- Track record of working cooperatively with diverse teams, departments, technical managers, and project staff.
- Experience with design of one-line, three-line, and other electrical diagrams.
- Experience with design of physical layouts, section views, and electrical clearances.
- Experience with design of conduit layouts.
- Experience with design of varying voltage classes of equipment.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a science/engineering related field.
- Experience working in 2D and 3D design.
- Experience working in/with consulting firms.
- Experience with design of protective relaying and control equipment.
Why HDR
At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.
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