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.
Develop complete bill of materials for all required electrical equipment and materials.
Review and comment on equipment drawings received from vendors and manufacturers.
Collaborate with other disciplines (eg. Civil Engineers) as necessary to complete assigned work.
Assist the project team with development of 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 required.
Level 3: HS Diploma with 2+ years of direct substation physical electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects.
Level 4: HS Diploma with 3+ years of direct substation physical 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 understanding 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 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 details and work product quality.
Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or Drafting Technology.
Experience with SDS 3D inventor is a plus.
Experience with AutoCAD, Microstation, and other 3D applications is a plus.
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Substation Designer - Chicago - 00068 LEIDOS ENGINEERING INC
Description
In this role, you will use accepted practices and standards to create substation design drawing packages and required documents for electric power substations from 12kV to 500kV.
Substation Physical designer responsibilities include:
Substation Physical Designer Qualifications:
Substation Physical Designer Preferred Experience/Additional information:
The Mission
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.
PDSSUBSTATION
PowerDelivery
We're not looking for perfectly polished resumes or perfect fits. We're looking for people who break limits, ask hard questions, and don't wait to be told what's next. At Leidos, we're not following the roadmap — we're redrawing it.
Original Posting:
September 22, 2025For U.S. Positions: 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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00The 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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