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Are you a skilled Senior Substation Project Engineer looking for your next big opportunity? Leidos Engineering has just the role for you! We are seeking a talented engineer to join our team in Houston, TX, working alongside lead engineers and account managers to support a range of clients within our Power Delivery Services. As a key member of our team, you'll have the chance to showcase your skills and expertise while helping us deliver exceptional service and results to our valued clients. If you're up for the challenge, we want to hear from you. Take the first step towards an exciting new career with Leidos – apply today!
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If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Successful candidates 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:
- Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).
- Professional Engineer License (PE).
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities.
- Leadership Opportunities.
- Mentorship & Training Opportunities.
- Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team
The Challenge:
- Lead and/or perform Substation Physical Electrical engineering design (including general arrangement, electrical plans and sections, grounding plan and details, raceway plan and details, shielding plan and details, lighting plan, and details, etc.) at HV and EHV voltage levels while adhering to prevailing standards, practices, procedures, and project/program requirements.
- Lead and/or perform Protection and Control engineering design (including relaying one-lines, AC schematics, DC schematics, metering, SCADA systems, station communications, station automation, station security, etc.) at HV and EHV voltage levels while adhering to prevailing standards, practices, procedures, and project/program requirements.
- Lead and/or conduct engineering studies and calculations (including bus spans, shielding, lighting, conduit fill, AC/DC loading and system design, etc.).
- Understand and apply industry standards, applicable state and federal safety codes, regulatory compliance requirements, and construction codes to projects.
- Create equipment, material, construction, and testing and commissioning specifications.
- Perform quality control (QC) reviews and lead QC review meetings on applicable engineering deliverables produced by junior staff, peers, and remote offices on small, medium, and large projects while adhering to the PDS quality management standard.
- Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams.
- Assure proper documentation of project technical data.
- Ensure and facilitate project team collaboration and communication across all disciplines and resolve design conflicts as needed.
- Coordinate with project managers to successfully deliver projects to our clients.
- Function as client Point of Contact (P.O.C) and work directly with clients on project-related issues.
- Direct and/or participate in client meetings and job-site visits to collect and deliver design and engineering information.
- Identify and resolve project-related issues while proactively communicating and collaborating with the client.
- Perform evaluations of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements and present findings and recommendations to our clients.
- Complete conceptual design (one-line and general layout) to support project planning.
- Prepare and review proposals, technical write-ups, and project approach documents for small, medium, and large projects. This includes preparing and reviewing comprehensive project scopes of work and accurate man-hour estimates.
- Create project schedules using common software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.) to support proposal development.
- Present and justify proposals, estimates, and technical write-ups to management for small, medium, and large projects.
- Provide technical training to junior staff by preparing presentations and workshops and conducting one-on-one meetings to assist with their technical growth.
- Provide professional mentorship while setting and maintaining a positive professional example for the team and junior staff.
- Support Leidos’ company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
What Sets You Apart:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university with four (4) + years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering.
- Prior experience as a substation lead engineer performing QC reviews and staff training/mentorship.
- Experience with serving as firm-client liaison in a support and lead engineering role.
- Demonstrate advocacy of Quality Assurance and Control in the field of substation engineering.
- Comprehensive understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission, and distribution) system and the theories and principles involved in substation engineering.
- Comprehensive understanding of industry standards (including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE/ANSI) and their application to projects.
- Competence in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
- Ability to meet deadlines under high-pressure situations.
- High level of computer competency/Proficiency with using MS Office applications.
- Team player who can work effectively in a team environment with an ability to deal with and lead a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Understand the "big picture" approach and the importance of "Attention To Detail."
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
You Might Also Have:
- Experience with substation physical and protection and control design.
- Experience with engineering programs and software (including SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS, or vendor software).
- Active membership in national engineering societies and work groups (IEEE, PES, etc.)
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
- Construction support experience.
WHAT WE DO
Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more, click here!
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ 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.
We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.
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Original Posting Date:2024-11-20
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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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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What We Do
We Are Leidos
For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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