EPC Physical Substation Engineer

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to join our EPC Solutions group within Power Delivery. You will lead outdoor substation physical design, equipment layouts, grounding plans, and foundation details for transmission and distribution projects nationwide.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Protection & Control, SCADA, Civil/Structural, and Transmission Line, preparing drawings, calculations, and construction documentation while supporting process improvements

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in utility substation physical design (3+ years with an MS).
• Experience developing substation physical design packages for transmission and distribution.
• Knowledge of outdoor substation equipment and layouts (transformers, breakers, bus, grounding).
• Experience with engineering standards and utility EPC project execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Substation Physical Engineer for outdoor substation design on EPC projects.
• Develop and review substation physical design packages (layouts, grounding plans, foundations).
• Perform calculations for grounding, conductor sizing, clearances, and foundation needs.
• Read and develop substation drawings (one-line, plan/elevation, grounding, conduit plans).
• Coordinate with Protection & Control, SCADA, Civil/Structural, and other disciplines.
• Assist senior engineers with studies, site evaluations, and constructability reviews.
• Prepare deliverables: drawings, calculations, reports, and procurement support.
• Support project proposals with scope input and manhour estimates.

Skills

yard layout

grounding

structures

foundations

equipment arrangement

EPC execution

Education

B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bentley OpenUtilities

CDEGS

STAAD

MathCAD

Job description

Description

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Physical Substation Engineer to joinour unique and fast-growing EPC Solutions group, which sits within our Power Delivery Solutions division. PDS provides comprehensive consulting services to electric utility clients through project management and engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide. Ideal Substation Physical Candidates will have strong knowledge and experience in yard layout, grounding, structures, foundations, equipment arrangement, and EPC execution.

As a Leidos employee, you can look forward to a dynamic & collaborative culture, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure

• Formal Mentorship programs

• Developmental Leadership training

• Technical Upskilling Opportunities

• Management opportunities

All while supporting your overall well-being and providing flexible work arrangements.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Serve as a Substation Physical Engineer supporting the engineering and design of utility transmission and distribution substations, with primary responsibility for outdoor substation physical design on EPC projects.

• Develop and review substation physical design packages including equipment layouts, electrical plan and section drawings, grounding plans and details, conduit and cable routing, foundation layouts, steel structure arrangements, bus configurations, and material specifications for small to medium-sized utility substation projects.
• Perform engineering calculations related to substation physical design, including grounding analysis, conductor sizing, bus and equipment clearances, rigid and strain bus design, structure loading, and foundation requirements.
• Read, interpret, and develop substation physical drawings such as one-line diagrams, plan and elevation views, equipment layouts, grounding layouts, conduit plans, cable trench layouts, and construction details.
• Coordinate closely with Protection & Control, SCADA, Civil/Structural, Transmission Line, and other engineering disciplines to ensure an integrated and constructible design solution.
• Assist senior engineers with engineering studies, site evaluations, constructability reviews, and technical design assessments.
• Prepare project deliverables including engineered drawings, design calculations, technical reports, material take-offs, project correspondence, and construction support documentation.
• Evaluate the impacts of design changes across multiple disciplines and recommend technically sound and cost-effective solutions.
• Perform Quality Control reviews of physical design deliverables for smaller projects.
• Support proposal development efforts by providing drawing counts, scope input, manhour estimates, and technical support for substation physical engineering activities.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of engineering processes, design standards, and best practices to enhance project execution efficiency.
• Maintain accurate project records, calculations, and design files while ensuring a high level of organization and attention to detail.
• Continue to expand technical knowledge of substation physical design, equipment applications, industry standards, and utility practices.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations and knowledge-sharing sessions to support team development and training initiatives.
• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and field execution activities, including responding to RFIs, reviewing vendor drawings, and supporting field personnel.
• Support company goals and represent the organization professionally with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.

Background Qualifications/Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in utility substation physical design with a B.S. degree, or 3+ years of relevant experience with a M.S. degree.
• Demonstrated experience developing substation physical design packages for transmission and distribution substations.
• Knowledge of outdoor substation equipment and layouts, including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, instrument transformers, surge arresters, bus systems, steel structures, grounding systems, and associated station equipment.
• Experience performing substation physical engineering calculations and applying utility design standards and industry codes.
• Familiarity with electric utility infrastructure and the principles involved in substation physical engineering and EPC project execution.
• Experience with engineering software and design tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley OpenUtilities, CDEGS, STAAD, MathCAD, or similar industry-standard applications.
• Experience supporting Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) turnkey projects for electric utilities.

Preferred, but not Required:

• Proficiency with Bentley ProjectWise data management system.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Understanding of Protection & Control systems and the interface between physical and P&C design.
• Experience supporting greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and retrofit substation projects.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards including IEEE, NESC, NEC, and utility-specific design practices.

Professional Attributes that will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong commitment to quality and producing high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Understanding of quality assurance and quality control processes within the power and consulting industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in fast-paced project environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and a focus on constructible, practical engineering solutions.

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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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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