Substation Physical Designer

Leidos

4d•$40,300 - $72,850•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos Engineering is seeking a talented professional 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. This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience. As a Substation Designer, you will be part of an established Project Management Office (PMO) 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

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.