Substation Designer
Responsibilities
- Develop calculations and supporting documentation for lighting and electrical power system designs.
- Produce design details and clarifications to clearly communicate intent on construction drawings.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, and engineering partners to complete coordinated drawings.
- Redline branch‑circuit lighting and power plans and complete panel schedule inputs with moderate oversight.
- Independently apply state and local energy‑efficiency lighting requirements.
- Follow established electrical design standards for wire sizing, feeder design, and protective devices; demonstrate working knowledge of feeder sizing with occasional support from an engineer.
- Perform lighting calculations and lay out fixtures for typical project spaces; seek engineering input for specialty or architecturally sensitive environments.
- Select appropriate lighting fixtures and controls using approved standards or project‑specific product lines.
- Calculate electrical loads, size feeders, and develop preliminary demand load summaries for distribution systems.
- Coordinate design efforts with all related trades, including architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, vertical transportation, food service, and specialty systems.
- Create installation details necessary for construction.
- Conduct short‑circuit evaluations.
- Reference and interpret the National Electrical Code as needed.
- Participate in design coordination meetings with clients, architects, and mechanical teams.
- Work with the project management team to ensure design decisions align with budget goals.
- Provide direction to low‑voltage and specialty system subcontractors with support as needed.
- Review and verify the accuracy and completeness of personal work as well as that of junior designers before forwarding for further review.
- Perform thorough field investigations and site surveys.
- Support limited coordination tasks with other trades throughout the project lifecycle.
- Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the role and project requirements.
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