Associate Substation Engineer - Atlanta, United States - Workday

Description

We are seeking an

Associate Substation Engineer

in our

Atlanta, GA office who will work as a member of a dynamic team within our

Power Delivery

division:

an established group of electric utility engineering consultants that solve challenging substation engineering problems for our utility clients Nation-wide.

The

Associate Substation Engineer

will work under the direct supervision of an experienced licensed professional engineer and is expected to develop skills in the field of substation engineering and the ability to work with greater independence.

Responsibilities:
In this role the qualified individual will be expected to:

Assist project teams with Physical Electrical, Protection and Control, SCADA Systems, Station Communications and Station Automation design on utility substation engineering projects.

Perform basic engineering calculations to support engineering design.
Follow the established Quality Control Plan while completing assignments.

Assist with the preparation of project deliverables including but not limited to engineered drawings, technical reports, project-related correspondence and miscellaneous project documentation.

Collaborate with other substation engineering disciplines as required.
Assist the team with the development of processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency.
Maintain accurate records and files and a high level of organization.
Take opportunities to improve technical knowledge and understanding of the work.
Support Leidos' goals and represent the company positively and professionally.


Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
0 – 2 years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with a B.S. degree
0 – 1 years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with a M.S. degree
Basic understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission and distribution) system
Solid understanding of the basic principles of electric power
Keen focus of quality and an appreciation for high quality deliverables
Strong attention to details
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
Ability to meet deadlines under high pressure situations
Team player who can work effectively in team environment with an ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to multitask on assignments while maintaining schedule
Proactive communication with strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
High level of computer and internet competency
Proficiency with using Windows-based software programs
Desired

Qualifications:
Major emphasis in Power Systems Design and Engineering
Received a passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
Prior relevant experience in electric power engineering
Active membership in national engineering societies (IEEE, PES, etc.)

PowerDelivery
LeidosCollege

PDSSUBSTATION

Pay Range:
Pay Range $53, $96,350.00

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.

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