Lead Substation Designer

Leidos

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Engineering is seeking a skilled Lead Substation Designer in the Houston area to create substation design drawing packages and necessary documents for electric power substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV. The role involves utilizing accepted practices and standards to ensure high quality and safety in designs. The designer will be part of an established Project Management Office (PMO) providing consulting services to electric utilities, including comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation, and transmission line projects nationwide.

Requirements

Ability to develop protection and control drawings including schematics and wiring deliverables
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a related field
3+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects
Experience leading and/or supervising a team of designers and/or drafters
Solid comprehension and application of design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD
Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel
Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs
Advanced ability to utilize 2D 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
Experience working on EPC or other design-build Contract types
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and work product quality

Nice To Haves

AutoCAD and other 3D applications

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