EPC Substation Engineer

About the role

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Substation Engineer to join our fast-paced and dynamic EPC Solutions organization. As a valued team member, you can look forward to a diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Developmental Leadership training
• Technical Upskilling Opportunities
• Management opportunities

Our Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and continue to expand our reach. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

Responsibilities

• Perform Substation Physical Electrical engineering design (including general arrangement, electrical plans and sections, grounding plan and details, raceway plan and details, shielding plan and details, lighting plan, and details, etc.) at HV and EHV voltage levels while adhering to prevailing standards, practices, procedures, and project/program requirements.
• Perform Protection and Control engineering design (including relaying one-lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, metering, SCADA systems, station communications, station automation, station security, etc.) at HV and EHV voltage levels while adhering to prevailing standards, practices, procedures, and project/program requirements.
• Read and design substation physical drawings such as operation one-line drawings, electrical plan and section drawings, foundation layouts, grounding layouts and details, conduit layouts and details.
• Assist senior engineers with engineering studies.
• Prepare project deliverables including engineered drawings, technical reports, project-related correspondence, and miscellaneous project documentation.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines as required. Assess the impacts of design changes on other disciplines to pick the best solution.
• Perform Quality Control reviews where applicable.
• Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams where applicable.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals under the direction of project engineers.
• Provide drawing counts and man-hour estimates for specified projects.
• Assist the team with the development of processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and files and a high level of organization.
• Take opportunities to improve technical knowledge and understanding of the work.
• Develop and provide moderate complexity technical presentations to the team to assist with training and staff development.
• Assist project engineer with project-related technical support to field personnel during construction.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university (Electrical preferred).
• 3+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation design.
• Familiarity with electric infrastructure and the theories and principles involved in substation engineering.
• Experience with engineering programs and software (including SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS, or vendor software).
• Competency in applying basic theories and principles involved in substation engineering.
• Experience with Engineering, Procurement & Construction turnkey projects for electric utilities is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Bentley ProjectWise data management system.
• Engineer In Training (EIT).
• Understanding of the function and application of major substation electrical and control house equipment.
• Experience working on EPC projects or similar style of contracts.
• Construction support experience.
• Understanding of the importance of quality and quality control in power/consulting industry.
• Ability to meet deadlines under high pressure situations.

Pay

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include:

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

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.