Lead Substation Project Engineer

Leidos Inc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Substation Project Engineer to join our team, focused on substation design and project execution. The role involves leading design efforts, coordinating with clients and internal teams, and ensuring quality across P&C and physical substation projects.

Candidates should have 8+ years of related substation design experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with 8+ years of substation design experience.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams and clients.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and work in a team environment.
• Self-starter with leadership potential and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design substation diagrams including one-line and three-line drawings, schematics, wiring, and plans.
• Create and check BOMs for substation physical and protection & control projects.
• Perform quality control checks and ensure adherence to design standards and client specs.
• Support full project lifecycle from scoping to final design and implementation.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical engineering

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

WinIGS

CDEGS

Job description

Description

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.

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

Your greatest work is ahead!

We are looking for a Lead Substation Project Engineer to join our team.

*Candidates must be located in greater Boston, MA area. (MA, CT, RI) - 3 hour radius from the client servicing territory.

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 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
• 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 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