Substation Physical Designer

Leidos • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Leidos Engineering is seeking a skilled Substation Designer 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. This position is part of an established Substation Design Office that provides consulting services to public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities, including comprehensive engineering design for electrical transmission and distribution, substation, and transmission line projects nationwide. The opportunities range in years of experience, with compensation matched to the candidate's experience.

Requirements

• Ability to develop substation physical drawings including schematics and wiring deliverables
• 1+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects
• Solid comprehension and application of 2D and 3D design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor 3D w/ SDS
• 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 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
• 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

• Associate's degree in a related field preferred. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 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

Benefits

• Opportunities are boundless
• Challenge staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally
• Helping staff grow their career is good business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree