Senior Wiring Designer

Industry: Global Consulting, Construction Management, Engineering

Duration: 3 Months (40hrs/weeks), + Temp to Perm

Description:

The Sr Wiring Designer responsibility is to perform engineering and design to ensure successful completion of Transmission & Distribution construction substation projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare & check civil engineering calculations and drawings in accordance with the latest industry codes & standards using computer programs such as TeamCenter, AutoCad, Staad III, Microsoft Office, etc. in support of the modifications and additions.
• Approve vendor drawings and shop drawings.
• Evaluate soil boring data and soil reports. Determine the load bearing capacity and settlement parameters for foundation design.  Select pile type and furnish design.
• Participate in site investigations, prepare as-built sketches of existing field conditions for design purposes, witness & perform key inspections during the course of construction and resolve field problems encountered during construction.
• Prepare, update and analyze cost estimates and budget documents.
• Participate in project meetings for the development and subsequent progress of projects with civil engineering requirements.
• As required, prepare project documents, prepare bid packages, prepare contract documents, prepare specifications, evaluate contractor proposals and participate in contractor pre-award meetings.
• As required, prepare general scope of work and procurement documents to obtain outside consultants for engineering assistance. Monitor consultants as work progresses. Evaluate and approve consultants’ final reports, drawings & specifications.
• Perform field inspections and prepare formal inspection reports with recommendations for existing facilities regarding safety, repair and modification. Perform field inspections and testing of various secondary containment systems for petroleum and hazardous material products.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience shall include structural analysis, reinforced concrete, structural steel and soil mechanics. Experience with marine structures is required.
• Experience with wiring, wiring design, wiring design of substations
• Knowledge of AISC, ACI, ASCE, NESC, NYSDOT, NYS & local building codes (latest codes).
• Knowledge of ANSI, ASTM, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and other related guidelines related to electric transmission system engineering, design and operation (latest codes).  Familiarity with Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) guidelines.
• Experience with working with other engineering disciplines & supervise engineers.
• Familiarity and experience in TeamCenter, AutoCad & Staad III.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office computer programs such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal, communications, writing and administrative skills. 
• Strong analytical and computer skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE MINIMUM

• Minimum 1-5 years of civil engineering experience in the utility industry.
• Professional Licensure in New York State or an EIT certificate is preferred.

WORK LOCATION

• Candidate will work at 175 E Old Country Road Hicksville, NY 11801 when the site re-opens.   While site is closed, candidate will work remote.

Shift:

1st shift, day M-F