Akkodis is seeking a Substation Designer for a 6 month contract with a client in Las Vegas NV 89151.

Title: Substation Designer

Location: Las Vegas NV 89151

Contract: 6 months Contract

Pay Rate: $45-49/hr on W2 (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Basic Purpose

Provides engineering design services for substation facilities and ensures that these facilities are constructed on schedule and within committed resource allocations. Applies prescribed methods and standard practices in performing all phases of projects and assists other engineering staff on more complex projects.

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 an accredited school in engineering and 1-3 years of experience with substation design.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

· Fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge in substation/control engineering principals and other phases of engineering.

· Economic analysis methods, budgeting procedures, and company policies, rules and regulations.

· Utility engineering practices and procedures, construction methods and material specifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance