Substation Engineering

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a

Substation Engineer

PDS provides comprehensive consulting services to electric utility clients through project management and engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide. yard layout, grounding, structures, foundations, equipment arrangement, and EPC execution.

career development and growth opportunities , including:

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Developmental Leadership training

All while supporting your overall well-being and providing flexible work arrangements.

Serve as a Substation Physical Engineer supporting the engineering and design of utility transmission and distribution substations, with primary responsibility for outdoor substation physical design on EPC projects.

Develop and review substation physical design packages including equipment layouts, electrical plan and section drawings, grounding plans and details, conduit and cable routing, foundation layouts, steel structure arrangements, bus configurations, and material specifications for small to medium-sized utility substation projects.

Perform engineering calculations related to substation physical design, including grounding analysis, conductor sizing, bus and equipment clearances, rigid and strain bus design, structure loading, and foundation requirements.

Read, interpret, and develop substation physical drawings such as one-line diagrams, plan and elevation views, equipment layouts, grounding layouts, conduit plans, cable trench layouts, and construction details.

Coordinate closely with Protection & Control, SCADA, Civil/Structural, Transmission Line, and other engineering disciplines to ensure an integrated and constructible design solution.

Assist senior engineers with engineering studies, site evaluations, constructability reviews, and technical design assessments.

Prepare project deliverables including engineered drawings, design calculations, technical reports, material take-offs, project correspondence, and construction support documentation.

Perform Quality Control reviews of physical design deliverables for smaller projects.

Support proposal development efforts by providing drawing counts, scope input, manhour estimates, and technical support for substation physical engineering activities.

Assist in the development and continuous improvement of engineering processes, design standards, and best practices to enhance project execution efficiency.

Maintain accurate project records, calculations, and design files while ensuring a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Continue to expand technical knowledge of substation physical design, equipment applications, industry standards, and utility practices.

Develop and deliver technical presentations and knowledge-sharing sessions to support team development and training initiatives.

Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing vendor drawings, and supporting field personnel.

Support company goals and represent the organization professionally with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.

Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in utility substation physical design with a B.Knowledge of outdoor substation equipment and layouts, including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, surge arresters, bus systems, steel structures, grounding systems, and associated station equipment.

Experience performing substation physical engineering calculations and applying utility design standards and industry codes.

Familiarity with electric utility infrastructure and the principles involved in substation physical engineering and EPC project execution.

Experience with engineering software and design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley OpenUtilities, CDEGS, STAAD, MathCAD, or similar industry-standard applications.

Experience supporting Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) turnkey projects for electric utilities.

Proficiency with Bentley ProjectWise data management system.

Experience supporting greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and retrofit substation projects.

Knowledge of applicable industry standards including IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility-specific design practices.

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

Strong commitment to quality and producing high-quality engineering deliverables.

Understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes within the power and consulting industry.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced project environments.

Strong communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Proactive problem-solving mindset and a focus on constructible, practical engineering solutions.

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.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Securing Your Data

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