Lead Substation Physical Designer
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Lead Substation Physical Designer developing Revit and AutoCAD 3D models and drawing packages for GE Vernova’s HV power substations. Coordinating BIM, engineering disciplines, and project deliverables.
Responsibilities:
- Support Electrical Substation Project Engineers and produce timely, accurate drawing packages for complex power delivery projects and proposals
- Develop 3D models using Revit or AutoCAD 3D for HV substations
- Generate electrical physical 2D drawings
- Develop HV physical designs from tender stages through project handover
- Develop substation drawings using the NEC, NESC, and/or customer specifications
- Develop detailed substation layouts and elevations from single-line diagrams and basic sketches
- Develop detailed bills of material for substation power equipment, HV connectors, conduit/trough, and cable trays
- Coordinate and interface with P&C, civil, and structural disciplines
- Complete complex drawing packages with minimal or no supervision
- Follow quality procedures and standard design processes
- Review own work and the work of others
- Update engineers and project managers with completion estimates and status
- Implement BIM Execution Plans, use cases, CDEs, model collaboration, model auditing, clash detection, virtual construction, design and constructability reviews, augmented reality, georeferencing, and IFC exchanges
- Manage BIM information data and ensure accuracy and completeness throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate development and evolution of regional BIM models and processes
- Drive standardization of tools and design practices
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology
- Minimum 7 years of HV Substation physical design experience
- Good knowledge of electrical codes and standards
- Strong experience of US Utility substation design standards
- Good technical knowledge of LV/MV/HV equipment and related accessories
- Ability to produce HV substation general arrangements and installation details with minimum supervision
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the latest version of Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD 3D, SDS Navisworks, and software integrations
- Good knowledge of ISO 19650 and other BIM standards
- Experience in Autodesk Construction Cloud, including Docs, Design Collaboration, Model Coordination, Insight, and Build
- Demonstrated MCAD skills, including general usage and tool configuration
- Exposure to Creo, E3D, SolidWorks, Inventor, and IFC exchange format
- General IT/IS background and PLM knowledge, including Windchill Imagine
- Prior experience with field installation and construction
- Highly organized and self-motivated with excellent communication skills
- Ability to produce clear and simple documentation
- Prior experience following quality assurance processes in a project schedule-driven environment
- Customer-focused with ability to adapt to various customer standards
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
Benefits:
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
- Company retirement contributions
- Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
- Professional development
- Relocation assistance not provided
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