Lead Substation Engineer

Leidos LLC; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos LLC is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to join our Power Delivery Services team in Framingham, MA. The role involves leading substation design activities, coordinating with engineers and CAD staff, and ensuring safety and code compliance.

You will design and review drawings, manage BOMs, and support projects from scoping through implementation, with occasional site visits and on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of related substation design experience.
• Excellent communication with internal teams and clients to meet project needs.
• Ability to read and design substation drawings and perform quality control checks.

Responsibilities

• Read and design substation drawings (one-line, three-line, schematics, wiring, plan-section drawings).
• Create and check bill of materials for substation designs.
• Provide project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and implementation.
• Apply Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to design processes.
• Occasionally visit client sites and Framingham office for collaboration.

Skills

Substation design

Communication skills

Quality control

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

WinIGS

CDEGS

CAD tools

Job description

Lead Substation Engineer

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. 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. Your greatest work is ahead!

We are looking for a Lead Substation Engineer to join our team. Candidates must be located in the Untitled States and willing to travel occasionally to client sites and in-office as needed. PREFERRED East Coast.

At Leidos, 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), Professional Engineer (PE) License, Formal Mentorship programs, Developmental Leadership training, Technical Upskilling Opportunities, Continuing Education & Learning Resources.

The Challenge

• Experience in executing both substation physical and or P&C projects
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs
• Performing quality control checks on substation physical and or P&C design projects
• Expected to read and design substation design drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, schematics, wiring, plan-section drawings, conduit and grounding drawings
• Create and check bill of materials for substation physical and or P&C Quality Control Checks Design
• 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
• Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project
• Construction Expected to occasionally attend site visit at customer location
• Expected to occasionally visit the Framingham Leidos office for collaboration with the team
• Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget
• This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) or more years of related substation design experience
• Demonstrate Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
• Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments

You Might Also Have

• Engineer Intern (“EI” or “EIT”) professional certification
• Professional Engineer (“PE”) License
• Working knowledge of protection and control design
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies
• Experience with AC and DC calculations
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS
• Experience working on CAD tools
• Master’s degree in related field
• Field testing/commissioning experience

What We Do

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

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. We take care of our employees.

Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

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: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Original Posting: August 20, 2026

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

Commitment and Diversity

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.