Substation Physical CADD Designer

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Job Description

RCS Staffing has an immediate need for a Substation Physical CADD Designer in Denver, CO or Muscatine, IA. This is a full-time contract-to-hire On-Site/Hybrid assignment with our client. This position offers a competitive package including benefits, vacation and holidays.

Overview of YOUR role as a Substation Physical CADD Designer

As a Substation Physical CADD Designer, you will function as a substation physical designer creating equipment plans, elevations, conduit/trench plans, grounding plans, installation details, bills of materials, and conduit schedule drawings on projects. Drawings created by you should be substantially complete, requiring limited review and mark-up by the engineer prior to completion. You will be expected to utilize the results of calculations, design criteria, scope of work and specifications in preparing drawings with the engineer's verbal overview of what is needed, working from conceptual development through construction and as-built documentation.

As a Substation Physical CADD Designer YOU will:

· Utilize CAD in 2D or 3D to create substation design drawings
· Gather information from manufacturers and vendors drawings for substation design
· Create general arrangement from one-line diagrams
· Create plans and elevations from general arrangement drawings
· Prepare preliminary foundation plans
· Create grounding plans and conduit/trench plans from general arrangement
· Create bill of material and populate plans and elevations with corresponding call-outs
· Create grounding and conduit details and associated bill of material
· Create conduit schedules
· Coordinate the physical design with civil, steel structures and foundations designs
· Complete drawings from conceptual development through design phases, construction, to as-built documentation
· Provide drafting support on other disciplines' drawings
· Provide technicians and designers with design sketches for preparation of finished design drawings and guidance in refining technical requirements
· Assist in the training of other technicians and designers
· Perform quality assurance and quality control procedures on CAD deliverables

YOU are the ideal Substation Physical CADD Designer candidate if you have:

· Minimum of 10 years relevant substation design experience or demonstrated ability to perform essential duties successfully (required)
· Certificate or Associates degree in CADD, drafting, engineering technology or related field
· Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation (required)
· Excellent communication, collaboration and coordination skills with drafting and engineering teams
· Good understanding of project set-up and start-up requirements
· Thorough understanding of the physical design package and how changes in each drawing will carry through to other drawings and disciplines
· RUS design guide knowledge – general overall understanding of voltage levels, ampacity, fault current, typical station layouts, bus arrangements and protection schemes
· Thorough knowledge of bus configuration types and purposes
· Thorough knowledge of common major equipment applications, types, ratings, manufacturers, specifications and installation requirements
· Thorough knowledge of common conductors, hardware, fasteners and assemblies including application, types, ratings, manufacturers, specifications and installation, testing and commissioning requirements
· Good understanding of steel structures and foundations used in substations
· Thorough understanding of construction and maintenance methods, requirements, sequences and limitations
· High proficiency in CAD technician role including QA/QC procedures

It's a BONUS if you have:

· Autodesk Inventor knowledge
· Bentley Substation 3D software experience
· Advanced 3D modeling capabilities
· Experience with multiple substation projects and voltage levels
· Knowledge of utility industry standards and codes
· Project coordination or leadership experience
· Experience with as-built documentation and commissioning support
· Familiarity with relay protection systems and electrical design

About Our CLIENT

Our client is a leading utility and infrastructure design firm specializing in substation design and electrical infrastructure projects. They are committed to delivering high-quality physical design packages for substations across multiple voltage levels. With a focus on technical excellence, coordination between disciplines, and professional development, they provide an environment where substation physical designers can work on meaningful infrastructure projects while developing expertise in complex electrical system design and documentation.

Who WE Are

RCS Staffing is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) specializing in the recruitment of professionals for best-of-class companies throughout the United States. Since 1994, RCS recruits top talent for direct hire, temp-to-perm and contract staffing positions and provides customized payroll services. Our Recruiting Specialties consist of all Engineering Disciplines, Project Management, Project Controls, Information Technology, Energy Efficiency and Business Professionals.

RCS is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. RCS recruits, hires, and promotes for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, genetic information or age. All terms and conditions of employment such as compensation, benefits, work assignment, availability of facilities and privileges of employment are administered on the same basis of equality.

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