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Actalent Electrical Designer (Protection And Controls) in Birmingham, Alabama
Position Summary
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our engineering and sciences services and talent solutions capabilities drive results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world.
The position falls within Substation Department of the organization. The designer will develop electrical construction drawings for substations. They will mentor lower-level designers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Work with the latest standards to create drawings for a given project.
Work with part naming and numbering conventions; and file naming and management protocols.
Use Vault and ProjectWise for project documentation to track all design modifications and new designs.
Handle complex projects with minimum supervision.
Coordinate with people from other departments who are involved in a design project
Mentor less experienced designers.
Check and validate drawings for the project and the drawings of peers and subordinates.
Will work under supervision of Professional Engineers.
Protection and Control Focus
Create and modify single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC & DC schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, or other equipment schematics such as MOABs, circuit breakers, CCVTs, and panel front views using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation.
Design protection schemes that deal with breaker controls, line relaying, bus relaying, and communication internal to the station as well as external to the station.
Education and Experience Requirements
Four plus years of experience designing schematics, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, and schematics.
Four plus years of electrical design experience using MicroStation and AutoCAD.
Demonstrable proficiency using AutoCAD Electrical..
Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering technology or equivalent experience and/or education.
Requisite Abilities and Skills
Advanced ability to develop wiring diagrams and cable/conduit tables from schematics
Advanced knowledge with single line drawings, three-line drawings, fuse and circuit breaker coordination
Advanced understanding of design practices and engineering systems
Strong written and verbal communication
Demonstrate ability to work with others in supplying information and seeking assistance as necessary
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.