The Role
Designs conceptual, preliminary, and final high-voltage substation structures, foundations, lightning protection systems, bus systems, and factory-built structures. Prepares and reviews structural and foundation calculations, drawings, equipment specifications, and layouts for code and customer compliance. Coordinates with project managers, customers, and internal teams, supports proposals and schedules, resolves technical and construction issues, and answers customer questions.
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Come join our collaborative and innovative team at DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations!
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations has been an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations, and switchyards since 1965. Over a half-century of building meaningful relationships with our customers and vendors boils down to one thing: people. We take pride in our collaborative approach where everything we do is designed to deliver the project the right way, your way. Though we have grown over the years, and now offer new innovations like our Factory-Built
Substations, our age-old commitment will never change: to take care of you like family.
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is currently looking for a Design Engineer to join their team. DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations, a subsidiary of Crest Industries, LLC., is looking to hire a Design Engineer. Design Engineers are primarily responsible for the conceptual, preliminary, and final designs of high voltage substation structures and foundations. Design Engineers are tasked with ensuring that all designs meet the requirements of the codes and standards set by regulatory bodies and customer specifications. This role is responsible for coordinating with project managers, customers, and other staff members to ensure all project requirements are met.
COMPETENCIES:
- Customer Focus
- Decision Quality
- Business Insight
- Drives Results
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Courage
- Instills Trust
- Manages Ambiguity
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preliminary design estimates for proposals, project management, schedule and document coordination with a diverse customer base, preparation of final designs, and review of final fabrication and construction documents prepared by other staff members
- Designs and interprets drawings for the following: substation structures, foundations, lightning protection systems, aluminum bus systems, and factory built structures
- Reviews drawings for substation equipment, structure designs and equipment specs
- Ensures compliance with customer specifications and design codes
- Creates and/or checks structural design calculations
- Creates and/or checks foundation design calculations
- Checks fence, foundation, and steel layout detail drawings
- Checks general arrangement drawings for electrical clearances and physical/electrical layout requirements
- Problem solves issues related to design, construction, and compliance
- Answers technical questions posed by project managers, customers, and their representatives
- Recognizes and recommends methods to improve every customer’s experience.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- PE license required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of all the following applications is preferred: AutoCAD, MathCad, LPile, PLS Pole, Staad Pro
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is proud to be ISO-9001:2015 and ISN Certified.
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request information regarding reasonable accommodation, contact your Human Resource Business Partner.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Part of the CREST INDUSTRIES family of companies.
Skills Required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience or knowledge with AutoCAD, Mathcad, LPile, PLS Pole, and STAAD.Pro
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The Company
What We Do
Crest Industries is a holding company that provides engineering, procurement, packaging, construction, and industrial services through its various subsidiaries. It operates across sectors including electric power delivery, industrial services, distribution, and natural resources. Founded in 1958, the company focuses on delivering reliable, innovative solutions to help customers manage change and solve complex problems, leveraging a solid foundation, innovation, and a commitment to its people.
