# Associate Substation Engineer

**Company**: Leidos
**Location**: Chicago, IL
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking an Associate Substation Engineer to join our Commercial Energy Services Operation organization, specifically our Power Delivery division. As an Associate Substation Engineer, you will work under the direct supervision of an experienced licensed professional engineer and develop skills in substation engineering, working towards greater independence.

**Responsibilities:**

- Assist project teams with physical electrical, protection and control, SCADA systems, station communications, and station automation design on utility substation engineering projects.

- Perform basic engineering calculations to support engineering design.

- Follow the established Quality Control Plan while completing assignments.

- Assist with the preparation of project deliverables, including engineered drawings, technical reports, project-related correspondence, and miscellaneous project documentation.

- Collaborate with other substation engineering disciplines as required.

- Assist the team with developing processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency.

- Maintain accurate records and files, and a high level of organization.

- Take opportunities to improve technical knowledge and understanding of the work.

- Support Leidos' goals and represent the company positively and professionally.

**Qualifications:**

- B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.

- 0-2+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with a B.S. degree.

- 0-1+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with an M.S. degree.

- Basic understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission, and distribution) system.

- Solid understanding of the basic principles of electric power.

- Keen focus on quality and an appreciation for high-quality deliverables.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

- Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.

- Ability to meet deadlines under high-pressure situations.

- Team player who can work effectively in a team environment with the ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

- Ability to multitask on assignments while maintaining schedule.

- Proactive communication with strong written and oral communication skills.

- Strong organizational skills.

- High level of computer and internet competency.

- Proficiency with using Windows-based software programs.

**Desired Qualifications:**

- Major emphasis in Power Systems Design and Engineering.

- Received a passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.

- Prior relevant experience in electric power engineering.

- Active membership in national engineering societies (IEEE, PES, etc.).

**Pay Range:** $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

## Skills

### Required
- Electrical Engineering
- utility substation engineering
- engineering design
- Quality Control
- project management
- communication skills
- organizational skills
- Windows-based software programs

### Nice to have
- Power Systems Design and Engineering
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
- electric power engineering
- national engineering societies (IEEE, PES, etc.)

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