Lead Substation Physical Engineer | Grid Modernization & Design

Leidos Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to take a key role in delivering high-impact 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.

Qualifications

• 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 fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, contribute to group success, and provide leadership when needed.
• Self-starter 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Substation design

Grounding studies

Lightning protection

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

WinIGS

CDEGS

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to take a key role in delivering high-impact 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.