Substation Designer

Posted 14 Days Ago
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Birmingham, AL
Entry level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
As a Substation Designer, you will assist in the design and oversight of the construction of power substations. This role requires developing control schemes, providing field support, and managing project specifications while ensuring compliance with code requirements. Strong communication skills are essential for collaboration.
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Substation Designer 

What You’ll Be Doing 

VPS is currently seeking a Substation Designer. As a Substation Designer, you will work with VPS power company clients, facilitating their design and deployment of electric power distribution systems that meet their long-term goals. The types of projects may include multi-year, phased construction projects; grant applications with tight deadlines; and other initiatives. This position will work as a bridge between onsite boots-on-the-ground staff, contractors, and technical engineering plans, helping bring projects from concept to fruition under the guidance and direction of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

The Substation Designer is responsible for assisting in the design and oversight of the construction of power substations to meet our partner’s needs. The Designer is responsible for properly developing control schemes including relay schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA layouts, etc. 

The ideal candidate is organized, eager to learn, professional, and adaptable. Attention to detail and strong interpersonal communication skills are vital. The nature of the role requires a team player – meaning someone who can take ownership of assigned tasks, collaborate well with other members of the team, and proactively seeks to help team members push a project to the finish line. This position does not have supervisory responsibility. 

Skills and Requirements 

Required Competencies 

  • Develop substation layout and physical design 
  • Specify the required equipment, materials and assemblies to meet client needs
  • Assist in developing physical, electrical and control designs for construction, including bus and structural steel 
  • Provide field support during construction as well as develop operating procedures for use after project completion 
  • Assist team lead with development of control schemes including relay schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA layouts, etc.
  • Perform modeling for utility development, coordination, balancing, automated restoration, voltage control demand response, etc. 
  • Perform control setting for coordinated regulators, LTCs, capacitors, etc. 
  • Create or modify all drawings and specifications used for design and construction
  • Initiate and support the required permitting processes 
  • Develop substation grounding designs and reviewing existing grounding designs
  • Review substation structural designs for compatibility with substation electrical requirements
  • Stay up to date on applicable code requirements 
  • Occasional field visits to project sites 
  • Physical programming of elements and devices 
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and VPS staff. 

Required Education & Experience 

  • A BSEE or BSEET degree, from an ABET accredited university, preferably with a power option. 
  • Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams
  • Experience working with modeling and coordination software 
  • Engineer in Training certificate (EIT) or ability to obtain one upon hiring. 
  • Internship or co-op experience with a utility. 
  • Manage multiple tasks and work effectively with different personalities. 
  • Travel should be expected. 

Desired Education & Experience 

  • Engineering degree, from an ABET accredited university, preferably with a power option. 
  • Experience designing electrical utility substations 
  • Familiarity with engineering standards such as RUS, IEEE, ANSI and NESC 
  • Effective oral and written communications 
  • Ability to manage cross-department communication 
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Experience researching and applying codes and ordinances 
  • The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel. 
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering upon which to build. 
  • Must be able to successfully pass clients’ background screening process. 
  • Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. 
  • The ability to pass a background check/drug test/driving record check. 
  • Authorized to work in the United States. 

Compensation 

This position offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), and more. 

About Vantage Point Solutions 

Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people – both employees and clients – first. VPS is a customer-focused, technology-driven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband, power, and financial industries. 

Vantage Point is employee-owned, and because client success means employee success, the entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun, too). 

Vantage Point offers competitive compensation packages along with many traditional benefits for full-time employees such as life insurance, health insurance, FLEX spending and dependent care, dental, 401k, short-term and long-term disability, and sick and vacation leave. 

Beyond these standard benefits the VPS team enjoys a variety of additional perks. These include: 

  • Employee Stock Ownership Program 
  • Business casual work environment 
  • Professional development opportunities 
  • Team building festivities 
  • Bonus earning opportunities 
  • Fitness center (VPS Headquarters) 
  • Employee lounge 


The Company
HQ: Mitchell, South Dakota
257 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Better Broadband means Better Lives. Vantage Point helps broadband providers bring that promise to life through start-to-FUTURE engineering, consulting, and OSP services tailored to the unique needs of each company, Co-op, and community we serve. Employee Owned and committed to the long-term success of our clients: We are the Broadband People.

By the numbers [2022]:
- Over $2.7 BILLION in grant, auction, and loan funds secured for clients
- 10 Professional Engineers licensed in 40+ states
- 3 Attorneys on staff
- 450+ Employees
- 7 Offices coast-to-coast

Introduction to our Solutions:
- Feasibility & Funding
- Network Engineering & Design [both Fiber & Wireless]
- OSP & Network Implementation
- Environmental, Historical & Cultural Resource Services
- Cybersecurity & Network Support
- Operations & Strategy
- Regulatory Compliance
- Voice, Video, Dark Fiber & More

Who We Serve:
- ILEC & CLEC
- Electric Co-ops
- Local & State Government Agencies
- Fixed & Mobile Wireless
- Tribal Nations & Tribally Owned Companies
- Cable & Video Operators
- Contractors & Vendors
- Financial Institutions

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