Substation Physical Design Engineer

Leidos; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is looking for a Substation Physical Design Engineer to join our team in Pune, India. This role involves detailed HV and MV Substation design, advanced engineering calculations, and interaction with teams and clients to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate should have over 4 years of experience in US utility design, a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline, and familiarity with P&C drawings and relevant standards. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience with US utility.
• Bachelor of Science Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial).
• Direct US Substation primary design experience.
• Basic understanding of P&C drawings.
• Experience with NEC/IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design.
• Conduct advanced engineering studies and calculations.
• Create and review bill of materials for substation projects.
• Interact with internal teams and clients.

Skills

HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design

Communication skills

AutoCAD Electrical/MicroStation

Understanding of P&C drawings

Experience with grounding studies

Education

Bachelor of Science Engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Substation Physical Design Engineer to join our team in Pune, India. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. At Leidos, we challenge you with interesting assignments that provide you with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design for medium to large scale utilities/substations (including basic general arrangement layouts, electrical arrangement layout drawing, one line, three line drawings, plan-section views, grounding plans, AC and DC system drawings)
• Perform advanced engineering studies and calculations such as voltage drop, conduit fill and grounding conductor sizing based on latest and greatest IEEE standards.
• Create and review bill of materials for substation physical projects.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the internal teams and clients to meet project objectives.

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements)

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience with US utility.
• Bachelor of Science Engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Industrial). Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Direct US Substation primary design experience with National grid NE, NY and or PPL/RIE.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.
• Basic understanding of P&C drawings such as one lines, three lines, AC/DC schematic drawings to be able to coordinate well with the P&C team as and when the need arises.
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies is a plus.
• General experience with electrical clearances and insulation levels in AIS is highly preferred.
• Experience with NEC/IEEE standards pertaining to cable ampacity, conduit fill, sizing of trays, raceways and duct banks is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in related field
• Working knowledge of Substation Primary – Sub Physical design.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical /MicroStation software.
• Experience with Bluebeam.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.