Design Engineers

DIS
United States
8 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

AutoCAD Mathcad STAAD LPILE Software

Job description

  • Preliminary design estimates for proposals, project management, schedule and document coordination with a diverse customer base, preparation of final designs, and review of final fabrication and construction documents prepared by other staff members
  • Designs and interprets drawings for the following: substation structures, foundations, lightning protection systems, aluminum bus systems, and factory built structures
  • Reviews drawings for substation equipment, structure designs and equipment specs
  • Ensures compliance with customer specifications and design codes
  • Creates and/or checks structural design calculations
  • Creates and/or checks foundation design calculations
  • Checks fence, foundation, and steel layout detail drawings
  • Checks general arrangement drawings for electrical clearances and physical/electrical layout requirements
  • Problem solves issues related to design, construction, and compliance
  • Answers technical questions posed by project managers, customers, and their representatives
  • Recognizes and recommends methods to improve every customer’s experience.

Requirements

  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Quality
  • Business Insight
  • Drives Results
  • Collaborates
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Courage
  • Instills Trust
  • Manages Ambiguity, * PE license required
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Knowledge of all the following applications is preferred: AutoCAD, MathCad, LPile, PLS Pole, Staad Pro

About the company

Posted Yesterday Be an Early Applicant Remote Hiring Remotely in United States Entry level Remote Hiring Remotely in United States Entry level Designs conceptual, preliminary, and final high-voltage substation structures, foundations, lightning protection systems, bus systems, and factory-built structures. Prepares and reviews structural and foundation calculations, drawings, equipment specifications, and layouts for code and customer compliance. Coordinates with project managers, customers, and internal teams, supports proposals and schedules, resolves technical and construction issues, and answers customer questions. The summary above was generated by AI Come join our collaborative and innovative team at DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations! DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations has been an industry leader in the design and supply of high-voltage, open-air substations, and switchyards since 1965. Over a half-century of building meaningful relationships with our customers and vendors boils down to one thing: people. We take pride in our collaborative approach where everything we do is designed to deliver the project the right way, your way. Though we have grown over the years, and now offer new innovations like our Factory-Built Substations, our age-old commitment will never change: to take care of you like family. DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations is currently looking for a Design Engineer to join their team. DIS-TRAN Packaged Substations, a subsidiary of Crest Industries, LLC., is looking to hire a Design Engineer. Design Engineers are primarily responsible for the conceptual, preliminary, and final designs of high voltage substation structures and foundations. Design Engineers are tasked with ensuring that all designs meet the requirements of the codes and standards set by regulatory bodies and customer specifications. This role is responsible for coordinating with project managers, customers, and other staff members to ensure all project requirements are met.

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