EPC Substation Designer

Leidos

95d • $46,800 - $84,600

About The Position

Are you a skilled Substation Designer looking for an exciting new opportunity? Leidos Engineering is seeking a talented designer 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 Substation Designer, you will be part of our EPC Solutions Organization within Leidos' Power Delivery Services division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to develop protection and control drawings including schematics and wiring deliverables.
• 3+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects.
• Ability to demonstrate comprehension and application of 2D and 3D design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor 3D w/ SDS.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables.
• Ability to determining steel member sizing; previous experience with steel structures
• Advanced ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Ability to work in a team environment with others including, but not limited to, Project Managers, 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

• Experience working on EPC or other design-build Contract types will be preferred.
• Associate's degree in a related technical field will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new, or modify existing: Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures
• Substation foundation layout/plan drawings
• Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings
• Conduit layout/plan drawings
• Substation grounding layout/plan drawings
• 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 project 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees