Substation Physical Designer

🌍 Remote, USA 🎯 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

Leidos is a trusted technology-focused solutions provider, and they are seeking a skilled Substation Physical Designer to create design drawing packages for electric power substations. The role involves developing and modifying layout plans for various substation components and collaborating with other disciplines to ensure project efficiency.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HS Diploma with 1+ 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 Autodesk Inventor & SDS 3D tools is a plus
Experience with AutoCAD & Microstation is a plus
Experience with Autodesk ReCap and other Lidar applications is a plus

Company Overview

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.leidos.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Leidos has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 65 in 2025, 58 in 2024, 77 in 2023, 65 in 2022, 56 in 2021, 89 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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