Senior Substation Designer

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.

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• 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

• 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 Micro Station 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

• AutoCAD and other 3D applications

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.

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.