
Lead Substation Physical Designer
GE Vernova
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- As an experienced 3d Substation modeler, you will be involved in developing HV physical designs from the tender stages until the project hand over
- Develop substation drawings using working knowledge of the NEC, NESC and/or customer specifications
- Develop detailed substation layouts / elevations from Single Line Diagrams and basic sketches
- Develop detailed bills of material for substation power equipments, HV connectors, conduit / trough, and cable trays
- Coordinate and interface with P&C, civil and structure disciplines
- Complete complex drawing packages with minimal/no supervision from sketches provided by others
- Follow quality procedures and standard design processes
- Perform thorough review checks of own work and the work of others
- Update engineers and PM with job completion estimates and status
- Utilize his or her 3d Modeler experience to implement the BIM Execution Plans, use cases, setting up and working with a CDE, 3D Model Collaboration (internal & external), 3D Model Auditing, Clash Detection Meeting and Reports, Virtual Construction, Design & Constructability Reviews, Augmented Reality, georeferencing, IFC exchanges
- Manage the BIM information data and ensure its accuracy and completeness throughout the assigned project lifecycle
- Coordinate development & evolution of region BIM models and processes: BIM procedure & convention, templates, attributes definitions, LOD/LOI definition, etc.
- Actively drive toward standardization of tools and design practices
Requirements
- Associate degree in drafting and/or a 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 and good technical knowledge of LV/MV/HV equipments and related accessories
- Capable to produce 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 how it links to other softwares
- Good knowledge of ISO 19650 and other BIM standards
- Experience in Autodesk Construction Cloud (including Docs, Design Collaboration, Model Coordination, Insight & Build)
- Demonstrated MCAD skills, including general usage and tool configuration; exposure to several 3D engineering design tools (Creo, E3D, Solidworks, Inventor) and IFC exchange format
- General IT/IS background, PLM knowledge (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 while working in a projects schedule-driven environment
- Customer focused with ability to adapt to various customer standards
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
3D modelingHV physical designsubstation designBIM Execution PlansClash DetectiongeoreferencingISO 19650MCAD skillsHV substation general arrangementsinstallation details
Soft skills
highly organizedself-motivatedexcellent communicationcustomer focusedability to adaptattention to detailquality assuranceteam coordinationproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
Associate degree in draftingBachelor’s degree in engineering technology