Akkodis is seeking a Substation Designer for Fulltime role with a client in Las Vegas Nevada 89146 (Onsite).
Title: Substation Designer
Location: Las Vegas NV 89151
Duration: Fulltime
Salary Rate: $130K-138K per annum (This may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)
Job Description:
Provides comprehensive engineering design services for substation facilities, and ensures the facilities are constructed on schedule and within committed resource allocations. Leads functional teams and provides technical oversight in performing all phases of projects. Assists with internal training for engineers and technicians. Works closely with managers and principal engineers on higher-level projects, and in recommending and implementing changes that benefit the company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develops economical, technically feasible, reliable substation physical and control designs. Provides technical management of multiple substation projects and prioritization of work, working collaboratively with outside consulting firms and internal stakeholders. (25%)
Ensures quality control on assigned projects by providing construction support as needed, including coordination with construction forces and job site inspections. (25%)
Provides coordination and communication with other departments in completing procurement tasks on projects with moderate supervision or guidance. (15%)
Assists and guides other departments in the solution of non-standard substation design problems. (15%)
Provides accurate cost estimates for use in company budgeting procedures such that cash flow requirements are identified. (10%)
Provides input for development of detailed project schedules and update project management system to reflect the status of projects assigned. (10%)
Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree from accredited school in electrical engineering and 8 years industry experience as a practicing engineer and must be a licensed PE. If no PE license, must have 10+ years as a practicing engineer.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Substation/control engineering principals and knowledge of other phases of engineering.
Areas of cost control, budgets, finance, and accounting with technical experiences in cost analysis.
Skills such as:
Analytical, interpersonal and communication with company personnel, customers, and regulatory agencies.
Multi-tasking’s, leadership, research, analysis, project management, problem-solving and decision-making.
Basic Purpose
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:
Benefits offerings include but are not limited to:
Relocation Assistance
Sign in Bonus
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision assistance
Paid Time Off
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· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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