Senior Substation Physical Designer

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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 sustainable. 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.

If this sounds like the type of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! 

The Commercial & International Sector combines our Security Enterprise Solutions (SES), energy solutions, Australia, and UK businesses.

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Are you a skilled Substation Physical Designer looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are seeking a talented professional to work out of our Atlanta, Orlando or Charlotte office.  You will take on the opportunity of creating substation design drawing packages and necessary documents for electric power substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV. You'll be accountable for utilizing accepted practices and standards to ensure that all designs meet the highest level of quality and safety.

Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, send your resume to us today!

Your Main Purpose:

• You will produce Substation Physical Design drawings, specifications, and material requirements for substation projects with emphasis on quality, scheduling, and costs.
• Prepare high quality design packages needed to construct (new or modify existing) substations.
• Use CAD-based tools including AutoCAD 2D and 3D Inventor. 
• Design the physical aspects of substations, including but not limited to, Foundation, Grounding, Conduit Layouts, Control House Layouts, Section Drawings, Electrical Bus Design,
• Provide assistance to different clients and stakeholders as needed.
• Order, and provide approval drawings for non-stock materials, as well as inventorying stock materials substation design packages.
• Transmit drawing packages and supporting specifications. 
• 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 and Control designers) as necessary to complete assigned work.
• Assist the project team with developing processes and procedures to increase team efficiency.
• Perform basic engineering calculations to promote engineering design.
• Apply relevant client, national, and state standards to each assignment as needed.

What Sets You Apart: 

• HS is required, but an AS in a related discipline is preferred.
• 4 + years of direct substation physical and electrical design using CAD software on electric utility industry projects.
• A combination of education and a demonstrated related knowledge may be considered in lieu of education.  
• 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.

You Might Also Have: 

• AutoCAD and other 3D design familiarity

The Mission
Leidos helps modernize infrastructure, systems, and security. We are a trusted partner to both government and highly-regulated commercial customers looking for transformative solutions in mission IT, security, software, engineering, and operations. We work with our customers, including the FAA, DOE, NASA, National Science Foundation, Transportation Security Administration, Custom and Border Protection, airports, and electric utilities to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient. Our customers take on the toughest challenges out there and, at times, need a helping hand from specialists in their fields. We combine our scale as a Fortune 500 company with the deep technical knowledge of our core capabilities and the expertise of our talented and diverse workforce to deliver mission-centric innovations. For each of these core capabilities, we have developed proven, repeatable processes that help us deliver agile, cost-effective solutions to foster a better world. 

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Original Posting Date:2025-01-29

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $50,050.00 - $90,475.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.