Substation P&C Designer - Power Delivery CAD Expert

Leidos Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Engineering in Atlanta seeks a Substation P&C Designer to create substation design drawing packages and documents for 12kV–500kV facilities. You will develop single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical and SDS.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of protection and controls design experience, proficiency with AutoCAD, and the ability to collaborate with project managers, engineers, and drafters across disciplines on EPC or design-build

Qualifications

• High School degree required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of direct substation Protection & Controls / Electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects.
• Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, frequently used to develop deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment with project managers, engineers, designers, and drafters in multi-discipline groups.
• Experience with EPC or design-build contracts is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop new or modify existing: Single Line Diagrams, Electrical Schematics/Elementaries, Wiring Diagrams, Panel Layout Drawings.
• Complete battery loading and voltage drop studies.
• Develop a complete bill of materials for all required electrical equipment and materials.
• Review and comment on equipment drawings from vendors and manufacturers.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to complete work.
• Assist the project team in developing efficient processes and procedures.
• Perform basic engineering calculations to support design.
• Apply client, national, and state standards as needed.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.

Skills

AutoCAD Electrical

Substation design

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

CAD software experience

Word Excel

Education

High School degree

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SDS (Substation Design Suite)

Job description

Leidos Engineering in Atlanta seeks a Substation P&C Designer to create substation design drawing packages and documents for 12kV–500kV facilities. You will develop single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts using AutoCAD Electrical and SDS.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of protection and controls design experience, proficiency with AutoCAD, and the ability to collaborate with project managers, engineers, and drafters across disciplines on EPC or design-build