Substation Physical Designer
About the role
Leidos Engineering is seeking a talented Substation Designer to join an established Project Management Office (PMO) that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. The PMO handles comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation, and transmission line projects nationwide.
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 and 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.
- Afford assistance to 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
Associate's degree in a related field preferred. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree. 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. 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.
Qualifications
Ability to develop substation physical drawings including schematics and wiring deliverables. Ability to utilize AutoCAD and other 3D applications.
Skills
Ability to develop substation physical drawings including schematics and wiring deliverables. Ability to utilize AutoCAD and other 3D applications.
Benefits
Details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Pay
Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00
Schedule
Details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.