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Senior Substation Designer

Leidos, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811

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Overview Looking for a rewarding career challenge? Leidos is seeking a Substation Designer in Houston to create substation design drawing packages and necessary documents for electric power substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV. You will utilize accepted practices and standards to ensure that designs meet high quality and safety standards. If you have a passion for designing innovative solutions and want to be part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you.

Take your career to the next level – apply today! Your greatest work is ahead!

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

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

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline

Level 1: 2+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects

Level 2: 4+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects

A combination of education and 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

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 Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and drafters in multi-discipline groups

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong attention to detail and work product quality

Preferred

AutoCAD and other 3D applications

The Mission Leidos helps modernize infrastructure, systems, and security. We are a trusted partner to government and regulated commercial customers, delivering mission IT, security, software, engineering, and operations solutions. We collaborate with customers across agencies and industries to deliver mission-centric innovations and the most effective solutions.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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