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Leidos · 1 day ago

Senior Substation Designer

Leidos is a company that delivers innovative solutions through the efforts of diverse and talented people. They are seeking a skilled Substation Designer to create design drawing packages and necessary documents for electric power substations, ensuring all designs meet the highest quality and safety standards.

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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

Qualification

Substation designCAD softwareMicroStationAutoCADEngineering calculationsAnalytical skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

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 a 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, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables
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, 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

AutoCAD and other 3D applications

Company

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

H1B Sponsorship

Leidos has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (65)
2024 (58)
2023 (77)
2022 (65)
2021 (56)
2020 (89)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO

Leadership Team

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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
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Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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