Substation Structural Designer

🕒 August 6

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $40.3k - $72.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

✍️ Designer

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Leidos

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Healthcare • Consulting • Logistics

Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

📋 Description

• Lead and guide a diverse team of designers and drafters creating structural designs, calculations, and technical drawings for substation projects • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and project requirements • Lead design reviews and mentor junior designers • Collaborate with other disciplines and manage project timelines • Allocate resources for direct reports and coordinate with the engineering manager • Identify and resolve project issues through communication with the internal project team and client • Interact directly with clients to review and resolve technical project issues without supervision • Collaborate with engineers and designers across disciplines to resolve potential design issues • Ensure project deliverables meet technical quality, accuracy, and Company and Client standards • QA/QC site steel plans, sections, details, and corresponding BOMs • QA/QC foundation plans, sections, details, and corresponding BOMs • Identify and resolve design interferences • Coordinate vendor equipment mounting templates with Leidos steel design so electrical assets can mount easily • Represent engineering design details for greenfield substations • Perform design due diligence for site expansion and brownfield work • Support site-civil and physical design groups with plans, sections, and details for substation projects • Stay updated on relevant technologies to ensure structural integrity and successful project delivery

🎯 Requirements

• AA/2-year degree in Engineering Technology - CAD or related scientific/technical discipline • Experience may be considered in lieu of degree • 1–4 years of relevant experience in steel design • Additional direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education • Demonstrated understanding of design concepts associated with high voltage electrical substations • Proficient in Autodesk AutoCAD • Proficient in Bentley MicroStation • 3D modeling using Autodesk Inventor preferred • Must be located in the United States • Sponsorship and other immigration-related monetary benefits are not available

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours/work arrangements • Career development and growth opportunities • Project Management Professional (PMP) formal mentorship programs • Developmental Leadership training • Technical upskilling • Management opportunities • Health and Wellness programs • Income Protection • Paid Leave • Retirement