Substation Physical Engineer

Overview

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. 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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

We are looking for a Substation Physical Engineer to join our team. The Substation Physical Engineer will have the opportunity to work on projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12 kV up to 500 kV. This field exposes candidates to how power generation, including renewable energy, ties into the electric system. Candidates will be expected to apply knowledge of digital logic design and AC/DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.

Candidates must be located in or able to relocate to the office location:

• Atlanta, GA

Hybrid

Work Schedule:

(2-3 days a week)

• 2-3 Days of In-Person Connection: Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients by being in the office or on-site. Strengthens collaboration and communication.
• Networking Events: Expand your horizons and make valuable connections at industry-leading events.
• Continuous Development: Participate in training programs and conferences to stay at the forefront of innovation.
• The Best of Both Worlds: Flexible remote work on other days to focus and bring your A-game.

Successful candidates can expect a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements with managers who encourage career development and growth
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• Experience in executing substation physical projects.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams and clients to meet project needs.
• Perform quality control checks on substation physical design projects.
• Read and design substation physical drawings such as one-line, two-line drawings, plan-section drawings, foundation, and grounding drawings.
• Create and check bill of materials for substation physical projects.
• Attend site visits at customer locations as required.

Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. The position will be a member of a design team comprising engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design.

• Mid-Level: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related degree with 2+ years of related substation physical design experience.
• Senior-Level: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related degree with 4+ years of related substation physical design experience.
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal teams and clients to meet project needs.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure; works well in teams and independently.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of computer competency.
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

You might also have:

• US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background
• Engineer Intern (EI or EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Working knowledge of protection and control design
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS
• Master's degree in related field

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. We work with investor-owned utilities, municipal/cooperatives, and a growing number of private developers. Our recognition as an industry leader is reflected in Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings. To explore more, visit our site.

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. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We take care of our employees. Leidos invests in you with career advancement, growth opportunities, and continuous improvement through mentoring, project management training, and assistance with certifications. We value diversity and inclusion and offer a culture that supports work-life balance, competitive compensation, and benefits.

Pay Range: $67,600.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final offer depends on responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, and other factors.

Note: This posting is current at the time of posting. Other details may vary.