Substation Physical Designer

New Insight Engineering is seeking a physical designer to perform substation physical design and layout development. The designer will work directly with project teams and clients to prepare CAD drawings and design packages in accordance with customer standards and project scope. This role is responsible for conducting reviews and self-checks to ensure detailed accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
 

Main areas of design work include:

• Substation Physical Design (General Arrangement Drawings, Plan and Elevation Views, Sections and Details, Equipment Layouts, Bus and Conductor Layouts)
• Structural and Civil Coordination (Foundation Plans and Details, Structural Steel Details, Grounding Plan and Details)
• Raceway Design (Conduit and Cable Tray Layouts, Routing Plans, and Details)
• Electrical Layouts (AC/DC Station Service Plans, Lighting Plans, Panel and Equipment Layouts)
• Equipment Integration (Incorporation of vendor drawings and specifications into design packages)
• Other physical design drawings and documentation as required by the project scope
   

Qualifications
Competencies

• Mental Effort: Ability to maintain prolonged concentration on computer with high attention to detail, organization, and efficiency
• Time Management: Ability to work remotely on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining customer delivery dates and budget
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, willing to ask questions and provide timely updates relating to progress or issues
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals
• Client focus: Provides added value through service excellence to internal and external clients
• Compliance: Understands required design safety factors, tolerances, and specifications

Required Education and Experience

• An associate’s degree in Drafting, or a high school diploma and 2 or more years of drafting or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design
• Familiarity with file sharing, document management, and collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, SharePoint, etc.

About Us
New Insight Engineering is a growing remote-based engineering consulting firm providing both P&C design and field engineering services. Our vision is to provide a platform for industry professionals to perform world class service by continuously developing an organization that is deliberate in its culture, operates with a sense of urgency, and has the willingness to be bold and innovative by embracing technology and modern ideas. We value our clients as partners and friends and work to maintain that relationship by providing unmatched service at competitive rates. We select the finest junior and senior engineers, provide training for continued development, and merit-based compensation to ensure retention and consistent, high-quality results.
 

Our Core Values

• TRUST – Inherent trust in our team members and our client partners
• TRANSPARENCY – Frank and open dialogue within our team and our client partners, we are in it together
• CRAFTSMANSHIP – Execute at the highest levels
  MERIT BASED – Reward and praise success in meeting personal and organizational goals
• LEARNING –Nothing is perfect, and the only failure is not recognizing new ways to improve
• POSITIVITY – Foster behaviors and decisions that support a happy and fulfilled team

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Work Remotely
• 401(k) Plan with 5% Employer Match
• Employee Resource Groups

New Insight Engineering is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. New Insight Engineering makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.