Lead Substation Designer
About the role
Leidos Engineering is seeking a talented professional in the Houston area 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.
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
- Aid 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
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a related field
- 3+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects
- Experience leading and/or supervising a team of designers and/or drafters
- Ability to develop protection and control drawings including schematics and wiring deliverables
- AutoCAD and other 3D applications proficiency
- Advanced ability to utilize 2D applications to prepare engineering drawings
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and work product quality
Qualifications
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs
- Experience working on EPC or other design-build Contract types
Skills
- Proficiency with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
Benefits
At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power 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 we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
Pay
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
Schedule
Not specified