Leidos · 1 day ago
Substation Designer
Walled Lake, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$48K/yr - $87K/yr
2+ years expLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They are seeking a skilled Substation Designer to create substation design drawing packages and necessary documents for electric power substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV, ensuring that all designs meet the highest level of quality and safety.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
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
Prepare electrical schematics
Complete electrical wiring design 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
Qualification
Required
Develop new, or modify existing electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures
Develop new, or modify existing substation foundation layout/plan drawings
Develop new, or modify existing section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings
Develop new, or modify existing conduit layout/plan drawings
Develop new, or modify existing substation grounding layout/plan drawings
Develop new, or modify existing control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings
Prepare electrical schematics
Complete electrical wiring design 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
Proficiency with Microstation
2+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects
Solid comprehension and application of 2D and 3D design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor 3D w/ SDS
Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables
Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs
Advanced ability to utilize 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, Designers, and drafters in multi-discipline groups
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and work product quality
Preferred
High School degree required, Associate's degree in a related field preferred
Experience working on EPC or other design-build Contract types
AutoCAD and other 3D applications
Benefits
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Chief Technology Officer
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