3D Substation Designer

Leidos•Houston, TX

About The Position

Are you a skilled Three-Dimensional Substation Designer looking for an exciting new opportunity? Leidos Engineering is seeking a talented professional to take on the challenge of creating substation design drawing packages and necessary documents for electric power substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV. You'll be responsible for utilizing accepted practices and standards to ensure that all designs meet the highest level of quality and safety. If you have a passion for designing innovative solutions and want to be a part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! As a 3D Substation Designer, you will be part of an established team that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients solutions in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide. Your Main Objective: Develop new, or modify existing: 3D Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures, 3D Substation foundation layout/plan drawings, Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings, Conduit layout/plan drawings, Substation grounding layout/plan drawings and 3D Control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings Prepare electrical schematics Complete electrical wiring design drawings Develop a complete bill of materials for all required electrical equipment and materials. Review and comment on equipment drawings received from vendors and manufacturers. Work with other disciplines (e.g., Civil Engineers) as necessary to complete assigned work. Assist the team with developing processes and procedures to increase team efficiency. Perform basic engineering calculations to support engineering design Apply relevant client, national, and state standards to each assignment as needed.

Requirements

Ability to develop protection and control drawings including schematics and wiring deliverables
Associate's degree in a technical or design field, drafting, or related
2+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects; Additional, demonstrated directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement
Solid comprehension and application of design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
Experience with AutoCAD Vault and Inventor
Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables.
Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
Advanced ability to utilize 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
Ability to work in a team environment with others including, but not limited to, Engineers, Designers, and drafters in multi-discipline groups.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and work product quality.

Nice To Haves

Inventor 3D with Substation Design Suite experience
Knowledge of AutoCAD 3D and other similar 3D applications.
Experience working on EPC or other design-build Contract types

Responsibilities

Develop new, or modify existing: 3D Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures
3D Substation foundation layout/plan drawings
Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings
Conduit layout/plan drawings
Substation grounding layout/plan drawings and 3D Control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings
Prepare electrical schematics
Complete electrical wiring design drawings
Develop a complete bill of materials for all required electrical equipment and materials.
Review and comment on equipment drawings received from vendors and manufacturers.
Work with other disciplines (e.g., Civil Engineers) as necessary to complete assigned work.
Assist the team with developing processes and procedures to increase team efficiency.
Perform basic engineering calculations to support engineering design
Apply relevant client, national, and state standards to each assignment as needed.