Substation P&C Designer

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation P&C Designer to join their Power Delivery Services Team. This role offers a hybrid work environment and involves designing substation protection and control drawing packages using AutoCAD Electrical. Ideal candidates will have experience in the electric utility industry and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Technical & non-technical training opportunities

Mentorship Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of substation protection and control design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical with SDS.
• Experience with document control software.

Responsibilities

• Design substation protection and control drawing packages.
• Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria.
• Complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in engineering technology

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Word

Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

$57,850.00/yr - $104,575.00/yr

Description

Unleash Your Potential

At Leidos, We Deliver Innovative Solutions Through The Efforts Of Our Diverse And Talented People Who Are Dedicated To Our Customer’s Success. We Empower Our Teams, Contribute To Our Communities, And Operate Sustainably. Everything We Do Is Built On a Commitment To Do The Right Thing For Our Customers, Our People, And Our Community. Our Mission, Vision, And Values Guide The Way We Do Business. WithLeidos, You're Joining a Fortune 500 Company And One Of Ethisphere Institute's "World's Most Ethical Companies." As a Valued Team Member, You Can Look Forward To a Fast-paced, Diverse Work Environment And Flexible Work Hours/work Arrangements, As Well As Managers Who Will Encourage Career Development And Growth, Including

• Technical & non-technical training opportunities
• Mentorship Program
  
  

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Are you a skilled P&C Designer looking for a hybrid opportunity? Leidos, a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider, wants you to join their Power Delivery Services Team. Their expertise in power and telecommunication has earned them a reputation as a reliable partner for over 50 investor-owned utilities, 160 municipals/cooperatives, and a growing list of mobile operators, local utility providers, and private developers. Leidos is dedicated to not only engineering and project management services but also partners with the best construction firms in the industry to bring Energy Delivery Solutions to life. With accolades such as being ranked in the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR), Leidos is undoubtedly an industry leader. Don’t miss this opportunity to join their team and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Your greatest work is ahead!

How You’ll Grow

In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain skills in…

• NESC
• Electrical Power Calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation Physical, Relay Settings, SCADA, and Civil Structural)
• Time management and organization
  
  

Your Main Goal

• Using accepted practices and standards to design substation protection and control drawing packages and required documents for electric power substations from 12kV to 500kV in AutoCAD Electrical design software.
• Relay One Line design
• Three Line AC schematic design
• DC protection schematic design
• Panel layout and Control House layout design
• Communication and alarm schematic design
• Wiring design for point-to-point panel wiring
• Cable and interconnection wiring design and cable schedules.
• Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria
• Complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and implementation.
• Applying the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the design processes.
• Working with client standards to implement design.
• Design and drafting to create the necessary drawings for each project utilizing AutoCAD Electrical software.
• Provide PDF design markups to Drafters for projects designed in non AutoCAD Electrical software, such as standard AutoCAD or Microstation.
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical with SDS (Substation Design Suite).
• An associate degree in engineering technology or drafting technology is preferred, but a high school diploma with additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• 2 + years of substation protection and control design experience using AutoCAD Electrical, preferably electric utility industry-related projects.
• Proficiency designing schemes utilizing SEL and GE protection and control relays
• A combination of education and a demonstrated related experience may be substituted in lieu of education and experience requirements.
• Advanced comprehension of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Word, and Excel to develop project deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment with others including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and Drafters in multi-discipline groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Previous Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience, reviewing schematic and wiring designs, is a plus
• Experience with document control software, such as, Bentley Projectwise and Autodesk Vault
• Stable high speed internet connection (fiber or cable) of at least 100Mbps
  
  

We’re excited to learn more about you! At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Apply today!

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Original Posting

April 7, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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.

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