Substation P&C Designer

Description

Leidos is seeking Substation P&C Designers located in Chicago, IL.

• This position has the potential to be fully remote

Are you a skilled Substation P&C Designer ? 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.

Your greatest work is ahead!

How You'll Grow :

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

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

Basic Education Requirements :

Level 3 : High School Diploma and 2+ years of prior relevant experience

Level 4 : High School Diploma and 3+ years of prior relevant experience

Level 5 : High School Diploma and 5+ years of prior relevant experience

Additional relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree

Basic Qualifications :

Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical with SDS (Substation Design Suite)

2+ years of substation protection and control design experience using AutoCAD Electrical with SDS (Substation Design Suite), preferably electric utility industry-related projects

Proficiency designing schemes utilizing SEL and GE protection and control relays

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

Experience with document control software, such as, Bentley Projectwise and Autodesk Vault

Stable high speed internet connection (fiber or cable) of at least 100Mbps

Preferred Qualifications :

Advanced comprehension of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Word, and Excel to develop project deliverables

Associate's or Bachelor's in a engineering related degree in addition to prior relevant experience

Previous Quality Assurance / Quality Control experience, reviewing schematic and wiring designs

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!

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.

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At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : September 4, 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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

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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