EPC Substation Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

PMP (provided/encouraged)

Formal mentorship programs

Developmental Leadership training

Technical Upskilling Opportunities

Management opportunities

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our fast-paced EPC Solutions team in Reston, VA. The role covers HV/EHV substation design, protection and control, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver turnkey projects.

You will prepare engineered drawings, technical reports, and project documentation, assist senior engineers, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining organized records.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university (Electrical preferred).
• 4+ years of prior relevant substation engineering experience.
• Experience with engineering programs and software (SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS or vendor software).
• Experience with EPC turnkey projects for electric utilities is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform Substation Physical Electrical engineering design at HV and EHV levels in accordance with standards and project requirements.
• Perform Protection and Control engineering design including relaying, schematics, metering, SCADA and station automation.
• Read and design substation drawings such as one-line, grounding, and conduit layouts.
• Assist senior engineers with engineering studies and project deliverables.
• Provide drawing counts and manhour estimates for specified projects.
• Develop and provide moderate complexity technical presentations for staff development.

Skills

Substation engineering

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Engineer In Training (EIT)

Tools

SKM

ASPEN

ETAP

CDEGS

Job description

Description

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Substation Engineer to join our fast-paced and dynamic EPC Solutions organization. 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 opportunities, including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Developmental Leadership training
• Technical Upskilling Opportunities
• Management opportunities

As a Substation Engineer (EPC), you can expect to:

• 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.
• 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.
• Read and design substation physical drawings such as operation one-line drawings, electrical plan and section drawings, foundation layouts, grounding layouts and details, Conduit layouts and details.
• Assist senior engineers with engineering studies.
• Prepare project deliverables including but not limited to engineered drawings, technical reports, project-related correspondence and miscellaneous project documentation.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines as required. Should be able to assess the impacts of design changes on other disciplines to pick the best solution.
• Perform Quality Control reviews where applicable
• Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams where applicable
• Assist in the preparation of proposals under the direction of project engineers.
• Provide drawing counts and manhour estimates for specified projects.
• Assist the team with the development of 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.
• Develop and provide moderate complexity technical presentations to the team to assist with training and staff development.
• Assist project engineer with project-related technical support to field personnel during construction.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university (Electrical preferred)
• 4+ years of prior relevant substation engineering experience
• Familiarity with electric infrastructure and the theories and principles involved in substation engineering.
• Experience with engineering programs and software (including SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS, or vendor software).
• Competency in applying basic theories and principals involved in substation engineering.
• Experience with Engineering, Procurement & Construction turnkey projects for electric utilities is strongly preferred

Preferred Experience/Qualifications:

• Proficiency with Bentley ProjectWise data management system.
• Engineer In Training (EIT)
• Understanding of the function and application of major substation electrical and control house equipment
• Experience working on EPC projects or similar style of contracts
• Construction support experience.
• Understanding of the importance of quality and quality control in power/consulting industry.
• Ability to meet deadlines under high pressure situations.

At Leidos, We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. 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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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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.

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.

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.

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