Senior Substation Physical Designer - Leidos

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Commercial & International Sector combines our Security Enterprise Solutions (SES), energy solutions, Australia, and UK businesses.

Your greatest work is ahead!

Are you a skilled Substation Physical Designer looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are seeking a talented professional to work out of our Atlanta, Orlando or Charlotte office.  You will 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. 

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

Your Main Purpose:

• The Designer will produce Substation Physical Design drawings, specifications, and material requirements for substation projects with emphasis on quality, scheduling, and costs.
• Prepare high quality design packages needed to construct (new or modify existing) substations.
• Use CAD-based tools including AutoCAD 2D and 3D Inventor.
• Design the physical aspects of substations, including but not limited to, Foundation, Grounding, Conduit Layouts, Control House Layouts, Section Drawings, Electrical Bus Design,
• Provide support to different clients and stakeholders as needed.
• Order, and provide approval drawings for non-stock materials, as well as inventorying stock materials substation design packages.

• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications.
• 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 and Control designers) 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.

What Sets You Apart: 

• High School diploma is required, but Associates Degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• 4 + years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects.
• A combination of education and a demonstrated related experience may be considered in lieu of education and experience requirements.
• Solid comprehension and application of design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• 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 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.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and work product quality.

You Might Also Have: 

• AutoCAD and other 3D design experience

PDSSUBSTATION

PowerDelivery

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

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.

#Remote

#Featuredjob