Lead Substation Engineer

Leidos; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMP

PE License

Mentorship programs

Developmental Leadership training

Technical Upskilling Opportunities

Continuing Education & Learning

Job summary

Leidos in Houston is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to join our Power Delivery team. This role focuses on leading electrical substation design and project delivery, including P&C and physical design, with a hybrid work schedule requiring four days in the Houston office.

You will read and prepare one-line and three-line drawings, perform BOM checks, ensure NEC compliance, and collaborate with clients and designers from scoping to final implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of relevant substation design experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal teams and clients to meet project needs.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in a team environment.
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute substation physical and protection & control design projects.
• Read and design 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 P&C.
• Perform quality control checks on designs.
• Support project lifecycle from scoping to final design and implementation.
• Apply the Minimum Requirements of the NEC to the design processes.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to meet project needs.
• Attend site visits when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Deadlines management

Team leadership

Self-motivation

Analytical thinking

Substation design experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

EI certification

PE License

Tools

CAD tools

WinIGS

CDEGS

Bus calculation

Grounding studies

Job description

Description

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.

*HYBRID Work Schedule

4 days a week in the Houston, TX office!

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 encouragecareer 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 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 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

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 160municipals/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.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. 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.

PDSSUBSTATION

PowerDelivery

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.

Original Posting:

July 16, 2026

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

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.

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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.