Senior Substation Physical Engineer at Leidos

Description

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

We are in search of a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced Power Delivery Solutions organization. As a future leader of our substation physical design group at Leidos, we are committed to fostering a work environment that supports your personal growth by focusing on your career objectives and your personal well-being to achieve a successful work-life balance. You will interact with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing high voltage utility substation projects. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

HYBRID Options Available: (3) days a week in office!

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

In this role, the qualified individual will be expected to:

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design for utilities/substations (including basic layout, electrical arrangement, one line, three line drawings, plan-section, grounding, AC and DC system drawings)
• Perform engineering studies and calculations
• Perform Quality Control reviews on smaller substation physical design projects
• Assume the role of technical lead on smaller projects with limited guidance or on medium sized projects with guidance.
• Create and review bill of materials for substation physical projects
• Develop and review proposals, and scopes of work for smaller substation physical projects
• Be involved in limited client interaction (including site visits) with a senior, project or lead project engineer
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the internal teams and clients to meet project objectives
• Develop leadership skills in preparation for future roles on the team

What you will bring to the table:

• Senior Level: Four (4)+ years of Substation physical design experience.
• Lead Level: Eight (8) + years of Substation physical design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, civil or related degree
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies.

It would be nice if you had:

• Registered Professional Engineer ( P.E) license
• Master’s degree  in related field
• Working knowledge of protection and control design
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS

In this role, you can expect to grow:

• With opportunities for both technical and non-technical training
• By working with different types of projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages
• By participating in our mentorship program
• By gaining knowledge in electrical power calculations and NESC

WHAT WE DO

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more, click here! 

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 sustainably. 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.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

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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.