Job #: R-00164711
Location: Remote, US
Category: Electrical Engineering
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift: Day
Remote Type: Remote
Clearance: None
External Referral Program: Eligible
Referral Bonus Amount: $5000
Sector: Commercial & International
Description
Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Substation Engineering Manager. This position will be part of our unique and fast-growing EPC Solutions group, which sits within our Power Delivery Solutions division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide.

WHAT SETS YOU APART (BACKGROUND QUALIFICATIONS):

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university with four (8) + years of prior relevant experience in utility substation design/engineering;
• Professional Engineer (PE) License Required
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to travel locally/regionally up to 15% of the time

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Experience with substation physical and protection and control design.
• Experience with engineering programs and software (including SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS, or vendor software).
• Experience with serving as firm-client liaison in a support and lead engineering role.
• Prior experience as a substation lead engineer performing QC reviews and staff training/mentorship
• Experience leading renewable generation projects or interconnections
• Experience working on EPC projects or similar style of contracts
• Active membership in national engineering societies and work groups (IEEE, PES, etc.)
• Construction support experience.
  At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We’ve worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we’re continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we’ve got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

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