Substation Designer

Company: Leidos
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionJob Description:We are looking for a Substation Designer to work out of our Atlanta office or remotely from Alabama, Mississippi or Tennessee. This role has the potential to be 100% remote Substation Designer responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:Using accepted practices and standards to create substation design drawing packages and required documents for electric power substations from 12kV to 500kV.Create substation outdoor plan drawingDevelop an arrangement of substation structures, equipment and foundation plan drawings.Develop and create section views and other detail drawings of substation structures, equipmentDevelop substation control building equipment, cable tray and lighting plansDevelop layout of conduit plan and ground grid design and equipment grounding plan.Develop bill of materials for major equipment and materials.Review and approve vendor equipment drawingsCreate a material order list for substation material requisition.Substation Designer Qualifications:An associate degree in engineering technology or drafting technologyMust have 3 to 5 years of substation design experience using CAD preferably electric utility industry related projects.A combination of education and a demonstrated related experience may be substituted in lieu of education and experience requirements.Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, Word, and Excel to develop project deliverables.Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.Ability to work in a team environment with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline groupsStrong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.Preferred Experience/Additional information:Experience with utility power substation design knowledge is a plus.Experience with SDS 3D inventor is a plus.Successful Substation Designer candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:Technical & non-technical training opportunitiesMentorship ProgramIn this Substation Designer role, you can also expect to gain skills in:NESCElectrical Power CalculationsInteractions with other disciplines (Substation, Relay Settings, SCADA, and Civil Structural)Time management and organizationNo two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.Protect yourself and your family, with the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute s "World's Most Ethical Companies".Leidos is a trusted 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 FirmsPDSSUBSTATIONPowerDeliveryPay Range:Pay Range $50,700.00 - $78,000.00 - $105,300.00

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