Lead Substation Engineer

Leidos Inc; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Career development opportunities

Mentorship & training

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to deliver high-impact substation physical design projects across 12 kV to 500 kV. You will lead drawings, grounding, and BOM activities, coordinate with internal teams and clients, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of substation design experience; experience with grounding studies, protection and control; willingness to travel; PE license preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; 8+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Experience with grounding studies, lightning protection, and lighting studies.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and clients.
• Able to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of substation physical design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time performance.
• Collaborate with internal engineering groups and external clients to understand needs and deliver compliant solutions.
• Perform QA/QC reviews on substation design packages for accuracy and constructability.
• Read, design, and review substation drawings (one-lines, three-lines, plan/section) and grounding layouts.
• Create and verify bills of materials for substation components.
• Conduct site visits to gather data and validate designs.

Skills

Communication

Deadline management

Team leadership

Initiative

Analytical ability

Computer proficiency

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE license (Preferred)

Tools

WinIGS

CDEGS

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

Your greatest work is ahead!

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.

We're seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to take a key role in delivering highimpact substation physical design projects. You'll work on utility systems ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, contributing to major gridmodernization efforts and supporting how renewable generation connects to the grid. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in digital logic design and AC/DC circuits to develop safe, reliable, and efficient substation physical layouts. From equipment arrangement to grounding and structural components, you'll help shape the next generation of substation projects powering communities.

Successful candidates 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 including:

• Professional Engineer License (PE).

• Project Management Professional (PMP).

• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities.

• Leadership Opportunities.

• Mentorship & Training Opportunities.

• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

The Challenge:

• Lead and support the delivery of substation physical design projects, ensuring technical excellence and ontime performance.

• Partner closely with internal engineering groups and external clients to understand needs, align expectations, and deliver solutions that exceed standards.

• Perform detailed QA/QC reviews on substation physical design packages, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance.

• Read, design, and review essential substation drawings, including onelines, threelines, planandsection views, grounding layouts, and foundation designs.

• Create and verify bills of materials for substation physical components, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements.

• Conduct site visits at customer locations to gather data, validate designs, and support successful project execution.

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 field) with 8+ years of substation physical design experience.

• Experience performing grounding studies, lightning protection analysis, and lighting studies.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients to support project needs.

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fastpaced or highpressure situations.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, contribute to group success, and provide leadership when needed.

• Selfstarter who can take initiative and work with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical abilities with a track record of solving engineering challenges both independently and collaboratively.

• High level of computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software.

• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

• Professional Engineer (\"PE\") License. - Preferred

You Might Also have:

• Engineer Intern (\"EI\" or \"EIT\") professional certification.

• Working knowledge of protection and control design

• Experience with bus calculation

• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS

• Master's degree in related field.

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. To explore and learn more, click here!

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.

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PDSSUBSTATION

Original Posting: August 14, 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

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.

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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.

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