Substation Physical Engineer

Leidos Holdings Inc.•Atlanta, GA

61d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Substation Physical Engineer to join our team. As an Career Substation Physical Engineer, candidates will have the opportunity to work on projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV. This is an exciting and growing field in the power systems industry and allows candidates to get exposure to how the power generation such as that of renewable energy ties into the electric system. Candidates will be expected to use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects. Candidates must be located in or able to relocate to the office location: Atlanta, GA Hybrid Work Schedule: (2-3 days a week) 2-3 Days of In-Person Connection: Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients by being in the office or on-site. It's the perfect way to strengthen collaboration and ensure seamless communication. Networking Events: Expand your horizons and make valuable connections at industry-leading events. You'll be in the right rooms, with the right people, at the right time. Continuous Development: Stay at the forefront of innovation by participating in top-tier training programs and conferences. Personal growth isn't optional here; it's part of the package. The Best of Both Worlds: With the flexibility to work remotely on other days, you'll have the freedom to focus, recharge, and bring your A-game to every opportunity. Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including: Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT). Professional Engineer License (PE). Project Management Professional (PMP). Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities. Leadership Opportunities. Mentorship & Training Opportunities. Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today! Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design.

Requirements

Mid-Level: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with two (2+) or more years of related substation physical design experience.
Senior-Level: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of related substation physical design experience.
Demonstrate Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations.
Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment.
Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction.
Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.
High level of computer competency.
Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies.
US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background
Engineer Intern ("EI" or "EIT") professional certification.
Professional Engineer ("PE") License.
Working knowledge of protection and control design
Experience with bus calculation
Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS
Master's degree in related field.

Responsibilities

Experience in executing substation physical projects
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.
Performing quality control checks on substation physical design projects.
Expected to read and design substation physical drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, plan-section drawings, foundation, grounding drawings.
Create and check bill of materials for substation physical
Expected to attend site visit at customer location

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