Substation Physical (Outdoor) Associate Designer II
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PDS 6 / Power Delivery Substation This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties. Disclaimer : Be cautious and only respond to emails from our “mesainc.com” domain. We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels. We have the power to energize Your career and spark YOUR Work/Life Balance through professional development and exceptional benefits. Don’t delay, plug in today for an inclusive meaningful career in power, distribution, transmission, engineering, design, technology, or innovation at Mesa Associates, Inc . Mesa seeks an Associate Designer to be responsible for the design of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation design projects. Candidate must be familiar with the design of One Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts, Foundation Plans, Conduit/Raceway Plans, Grounding Plans, Bills of Materials, and Cable Schedules. The design will be done using Autodesk products, mainly AutoCAD. Responsibilities Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy Works under the direction of a Substation Engineering Group Lead Utilize AutoCAD based design standards Performs technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements Required Qualifications Associate's degree in a relevant technical field 2-5 years experience in the design of substation design deliverables Proficiency in verbal and written communication Preferred Qualifications Expertise utilizing AutoCAD Knowledge of Power Systems or Substation Design Keen interest in learning and using the latest Autodesk software tools, methods, and technologies to develop Power Substation design This opportunity is a fully remote arrangement located in the Southeast region of the United States. Notice to External Search Firms: Mesa Associates, Inc . and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc . Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs. Originally posted on Himalayas
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- Region
- USA
- Discipline
- MEP
- AutoCAD
| Market | Hourly band | USD/hr |
|---|---|---|
| This listing (est.) | $25–$55 | |
| United States | $40–$85 | |
| Europe (Germany) | $34–$72 | |
| MENA (UAE) | $32–$68 | |
| Remote / worldwide | $40–$85 |
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