Substation P&C Designer

Leidos • Chicago, IL

123d • $46,800 - $84,600

About The Position

Leidos is seeking Substation P&C Designers located in Chicago, IL. This position has the potential to be fully remote. Are you a skilled Substation P&C Designer? Leidos, a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider, wants you to join their Power Delivery Services Team. Their expertise in power and telecommunication has earned them a reputation as a reliable partner for over 50 investor-owned utilities, 160 municipals/cooperatives, and a growing list of mobile operators, local utility providers, and private developers. Your greatest work is ahead!

Requirements

• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical with SDS (Substation Design Suite).
• 2+ years of substation protection and control design experience using AutoCAD Electrical with SDS (Substation Design Suite), preferably electric utility industry-related projects.
• Proficiency designing schemes utilizing SEL and GE protection and control relays.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• 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 and attention to detail.
• Experience with document control software, such as, Bentley Projectwise and Autodesk Vault.
• Stable high speed internet connection (fiber or cable) of at least 100Mbps.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced comprehension of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Word, and Excel to develop project deliverables.
• Associate's or Bachelor's in an engineering related degree in addition to prior relevant experience.
• Previous Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience, reviewing schematic and wiring designs.

Responsibilities

• Using accepted practices and standards to design substation protection and control drawing packages and required documents for electric power substations from 12kV to 500kV in AutoCAD Electrical design software.
• Relay One Line design.
• Three Line AC schematic design.
• DC protection schematic design.
• Panel layout and Control House layout design.
• Communication and alarm schematic design.
• Wiring design for point-to-point panel wiring.
• Cable and interconnection wiring design and cable schedules.
• Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria.
• Complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and implementation.
• Applying the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the design processes.
• Working with client standards to implement design.
• Design and drafting to create the necessary drawings for each project utilizing AutoCAD Electrical software.
• Provide PDF design markups to Drafters for projects designed in non AutoCAD Electrical software, such as standard AutoCAD or Microstation.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees