
3D Substation Designer
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Develop new, or modify existing: 3D Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures, 3D Substation foundation layout/plan drawings, Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings, Conduit layout/plan drawings, Substation grounding layout/plan drawings and 3D Control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings
- Prepare electrical schematics
- Complete electrical wiring design drawings
- Develop a complete bill of materials for all required electrical equipment and materials.
- Review and comment on equipment drawings received from vendors and manufacturers.
- Work with other disciplines (e.g., Civil Engineers) as necessary to complete assigned work.
- Assist the team with developing 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 needed.
Requirements
- Ability to develop protection and control drawings including schematics and wiring deliverables
- Associate's degree in a technical or design field, drafting, or related
- 2+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects; Additional, demonstrated directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement
- Solid comprehension and application of design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD.
- Experience with AutoCAD Vault and Inventor
- Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
- Advanced ability to utilize 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and work product quality.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
3D Electrical layoutElectrical schematicsElectrical wiring designBill of materialsEngineering calculationsProtection and control drawingsSubstation designCAD software3D applications
Soft Skills
Analytical skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTeam efficiency improvement
Certifications
Associate's degree in technical field