Substation Designer (2D/3D CAD) – Impactful EPC Role

Leidos; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Substation Designer to create substation design drawing packages and related documents for 12kV–500kV projects. You will develop electrical layouts, grounding and conduit drawings, and wiring schematics while coordinating with civil engineers and vendors.

the role emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to standards. The position supports an established PMO serving public and investor-owned utilities; multiple opportunities with compensation matched to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field preferred; additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 1+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility projects.
• Solid understanding and application of 2D and 3D design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor 3D w/ SDS.
• Strong attention to detail and work product quality; ability to learn new design software.
• Ability to work in a team with PMs, Engineers, Designers, and drafters in multi-discipline groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures.
• Prepare electrical schematics and wiring design drawings.
• Develop BOM for all required electrical equipment and materials.
• Review equipment drawings from vendors and manufacturers; coordinate with other disciplines as needed.
• Apply client, national, and state standards to each assignment.

Skills

Substation design

CAD software

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Electrical schematics

Bill of Materials

Teamwork

Engineering calculations

Vendor review

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Inventor 3D

3D design software

Job description

Leidos Engineering is seeking a Substation Designer to create substation design drawing packages and related documents for 12kV–500kV projects. You will develop electrical layouts, grounding and conduit drawings, and wiring schematics while coordinating with civil engineers and vendors.

the role emphasizes quality, safety, and adherence to standards. The position supports an established PMO serving public and investor-owned utilities; multiple opportunities with compensation matched to