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ElectricalDesigner,PowerPlants
“Electrical Designer, Power Plants at Us Today. Skills: Electrical design, Drafting, Drawing management, As-built packages. Provide electrical design knowledge and on-site support. Assist engineers in moderately complex engineering designs”
Industry & Context.
Resolving complex design problems; Plant system troubleshooting
Requires travel to various generation facilities, Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory, Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory, Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift), Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs., Carrying: Up to 10 lbs., Work on unstable surfaces, Work in elevated areas, Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces), Work on stairs (over 10 steps), Work on ladders (over 10 rungs), Work in Office environment, Work in Plant environment, Work in Field environment, Assisting with storms or other Company emergencies is a part of all positions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or other related field or equivalent experience, Two or more years in electrical design, drafting or related field (P2), Two or fewer years in electrical, mechanical or civil design, drafting or related field (P1), Valid Driver's License
Nice to Have
Working knowledge of Schematics & Wiring Diagrams for various systems including Station Service, High Voltage Protective Relaying and Control Systems, Working knowledge of engineering concepts/proposals and plant requirements and skills in translating those into sound detailed design solutions, Working knowledge of industrial practices, electrical theory and subsystems, Working skills in resolving complex design problems and integrating new design technology into outdated plant systems, Working skills in using PGE drawing control system, Working knowledge of material selection, application and procurement for design projects, Working computer skills using drafting applications (e. g. , Autodesk products), Working analytical thinking skills, Working decision-making skills, Working interpersonal skills, Working organization and prioritization skills, Working problem-solving skills, Working written and oral communication skills
What You'll Do.
Provide electrical design knowledge and on-site support
Assist engineers in moderately complex engineering designs
Lay out simple systems
Determine materials for design
Apply design practices and guidelines
Use current design technology resources
Provide drafting for design and as-built projects
Control drawing modifications
Convert designs into drawings
Ensure design concepts are conveyed
Create and check as-built packages
Resolve technical documentation inaccuracies
Conduct as-built walk-down
Track as-built packages
Report on as-built status
Ensure design solutions meet standards
Provide on-site construction support
Prepare field sketches
Update drawings for construction
Assist with drawing red-lines
Assist with plant system troubleshooting
Procure materials and equipment
Maintain work management system
Contribute to project schedule development
Inform engineer of project status
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with engineers; Respond to As-Built Requests from Plant Engineers, Operators, and Technicians; Support Electrical Engineering Capital and O&M Projects
Communication Scope
Written communication skills; Oral communication skills
Process & Methodology
Contribute to project schedule development, Monitor design progress, Track annual as-built packages
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