Substation Physical Designer
About The Position
Leidos Engineering is hiring a Substation Physical Designer to create design drawing packages and supporting documents for electric power substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV. The designer will use accepted practices and standards to ensure designs meet quality and safety requirements. This posting covers multiple opportunities at different experience levels; the opportunity level and compensation will be matched to the candidate's experience. The role is part of an established Project Management Office (PMO) providing consulting services to publicly owned and investor-owned electric utilities. The PMO supports project management and comprehensive engineering design for electric transmission and distribution, substation, and transmission line projects nationwide.
Requirements
- At least 2 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, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor 3D with SDS.
- Proficiency with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel for developing project deliverables.
- Ability to learn and effectively use new design software programs.
- Advanced ability to use 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
- Ability to work in a team environment with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and drafters in multidisciplinary groups.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and work product quality.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree in a related field; additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Experience working on EPC or other design-build contract types.
- Experience with AutoCAD and other 3D applications.
Responsibilities
- Develop new or modify existing electrical layout and plan drawings for substation equipment and structures.
- Develop substation foundation layout and plan drawings.
- Prepare section and elevation views from layout and plan drawings.
- Develop conduit layout and plan drawings.
- Develop substation grounding layout and plan drawings.
- Develop control building layout, plan, section, and elevation drawings.
- Prepare electrical schematics.
- Complete electrical wiring design drawings.
- Develop a complete bill of materials for required electrical equipment and materials.
- Review and comment on equipment drawings received from vendors and manufacturers.
- Work with other disciplines, such as Civil Engineers, to complete assigned work.
- Assist the project team in developing processes and procedures to increase team efficiency.
- Perform basic engineering calculations to support engineering design.
- Apply relevant client, national, and state standards to assignments as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
