Substation Designer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Substation Designer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Substation Designer in Chicago, IL
Leidos, a Fortune 500 leader in engineering and mission IT, seeks skilled Substation Physical Designers for transformative power delivery projects. Work from our Chicago office or remotely, designing high-voltage substations (12kV-500kV) using industry standards. Disrupt the status quo with agile solutions for electric utilities, FAA, DOE, and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop/modify electrical layouts, foundations, conduits, grounding, and control building drawings.
- Create section/elevation views and complete bills of materials.
- Review vendor drawings and collaborate across disciplines like civil engineering.
- Perform calculations, apply standards, and optimize team processes.
Required Qualifications
- Level 3: HS Diploma + 2+ years substation physical design with CAD (electric utilities).
- Level 4: HS Diploma + 3+ years experience.
- Expertise in MicroStation, AutoCAD; 2D/3D proficiency.
- Team player with strong analytics, detail orientation, and adaptability to new software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Engineering/Drafting Technology.
- Experience with SDS 3D Inventor or advanced 3D tools.
Why Leidos?
Modernize infrastructure for a safer world. Enjoy pay $48,100-$86,950 (experience-matched), flexible locations, and proven processes for agile delivery. We're outpacing the status quo—join specialists who refuse to fail. Multiple levels available; apply now for U.S. positions.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
48,100 - 86,950 USD / yearly
48,100 - 86,950 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- MicroStationintermediate
- AutoCADintermediate
- Substation Physical Designintermediate
- 2D/3D CAD Applicationsintermediate
- Electrical Layout Designintermediate
- Bill of Materials Developmentintermediate
- Grounding Layout Designintermediate
- Conduit Layout Designintermediate
- Engineering Calculationsintermediate
- Windows Office Suiteintermediate
Required Qualifications
- HS Diploma with 2+ years (Level 3) or 3+ years (Level 4) direct substation physical electrical design experience using CAD on electric utility projects (experience)
- Solid understanding of MicroStation and AutoCAD (experience)
- Advanced 2D/3D application proficiency for engineering drawings (experience)
- Strong team collaboration in multi-discipline environments (experience)
- Analytical problem-solving and attention to detail (experience)
- Ability to learn new design software (experience)
- Proficiency in Word and Excel for project deliverables (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop or modify electrical layout/plan drawings for substation equipment and structures (12kV-500kV)
- Create or revise substation foundation, conduit, and grounding layout/plan drawings
- Produce section/elevation views, control building layouts, and bills of materials
- Review vendor equipment drawings and provide comments
- Collaborate with civil engineers and project teams
- Assist in process/procedure development for team efficiency
- Perform basic engineering calculations and apply client/national standards
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary with performance-based pay ranges
- general: Flexible work options including Chicago office or remote
- general: Career growth in Fortune 500 engineering leader
- general: Mission-critical projects with FAA, DOE, utilities
- general: Comprehensive professional development opportunities
- general: Inclusive team environment with diverse workforce
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Substation Designer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Substation Designer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Substation Designer in Chicago, IL
Leidos, a Fortune 500 leader in engineering and mission IT, seeks skilled Substation Physical Designers for transformative power delivery projects. Work from our Chicago office or remotely, designing high-voltage substations (12kV-500kV) using industry standards. Disrupt the status quo with agile solutions for electric utilities, FAA, DOE, and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop/modify electrical layouts, foundations, conduits, grounding, and control building drawings.
- Create section/elevation views and complete bills of materials.
- Review vendor drawings and collaborate across disciplines like civil engineering.
- Perform calculations, apply standards, and optimize team processes.
Required Qualifications
- Level 3: HS Diploma + 2+ years substation physical design with CAD (electric utilities).
- Level 4: HS Diploma + 3+ years experience.
- Expertise in MicroStation, AutoCAD; 2D/3D proficiency.
- Team player with strong analytics, detail orientation, and adaptability to new software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Engineering/Drafting Technology.
- Experience with SDS 3D Inventor or advanced 3D tools.
Why Leidos?
Modernize infrastructure for a safer world. Enjoy pay $48,100-$86,950 (experience-matched), flexible locations, and proven processes for agile delivery. We're outpacing the status quo—join specialists who refuse to fail. Multiple levels available; apply now for U.S. positions.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
48,100 - 86,950 USD / yearly
48,100 - 86,950 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- MicroStationintermediate
- AutoCADintermediate
- Substation Physical Designintermediate
- 2D/3D CAD Applicationsintermediate
- Electrical Layout Designintermediate
- Bill of Materials Developmentintermediate
- Grounding Layout Designintermediate
- Conduit Layout Designintermediate
- Engineering Calculationsintermediate
- Windows Office Suiteintermediate
Required Qualifications
- HS Diploma with 2+ years (Level 3) or 3+ years (Level 4) direct substation physical electrical design experience using CAD on electric utility projects (experience)
- Solid understanding of MicroStation and AutoCAD (experience)
- Advanced 2D/3D application proficiency for engineering drawings (experience)
- Strong team collaboration in multi-discipline environments (experience)
- Analytical problem-solving and attention to detail (experience)
- Ability to learn new design software (experience)
- Proficiency in Word and Excel for project deliverables (experience)
Responsibilities
- Develop or modify electrical layout/plan drawings for substation equipment and structures (12kV-500kV)
- Create or revise substation foundation, conduit, and grounding layout/plan drawings
- Produce section/elevation views, control building layouts, and bills of materials
- Review vendor equipment drawings and provide comments
- Collaborate with civil engineers and project teams
- Assist in process/procedure development for team efficiency
- Perform basic engineering calculations and apply client/national standards
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary with performance-based pay ranges
- general: Flexible work options including Chicago office or remote
- general: Career growth in Fortune 500 engineering leader
- general: Mission-critical projects with FAA, DOE, utilities
- general: Comprehensive professional development opportunities
- general: Inclusive team environment with diverse workforce
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Substation Designer - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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