Power Delivery Engineering Intern

Leidos; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Electrical Engineering student to join as a Power Delivery Engineering Intern in Chicago, IL. You will partner with senior engineers and other interns to solve real-world challenges for utility grid customers.

The role focuses on engineering deliverables, project support, and the development of processes to improve efficiency, with opportunities to learn NESC, coordination with multiple disciplines, and client interfaces.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering program with GPA 2.6 or higher.
• Ability to work in both a field and office setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop work packages for transmission, distribution or substation projects.
• Assist with prepared deliverables: engineered drawings, reports and project documentation.
• Help develop processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency.
• Collaborate in a team to support high voltage transmission and low voltage distribution projects.

Skills

Field and office work

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Job description

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL! 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. Are you ready for your next challenge? We are seeking Electrical Engineering students to join us as a Power Delivery Engineering Intern to work in our Chicago, IL office. As a member of our team, you will partner and collaborate with senior engineers and other interns to solve real world challenges for our utility grid customers. This work will expand upon your current knowledge and skills and will assist you in gaining expertise in the power delivery field. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

THE MISSION

Power Delivery Solutions is an established group of electric utility engineering consultants that solve challenging transmission, substation and distribution engineering problems for our utility clients nationwide. Leidos is a trusted and future-focused solutions provider. Utilities consistently come to Leidos for reliable power expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities and more than 160 municipals/cooperatives across the country as well as a growing number of local utility providers and private developers. Our project portfolio includes large energy projects for electric utilities, power generation owners, and industrial clients. In addition, 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, Top 10 Program Management Firms, and Top 20 Power Firms.

Are you ready to make an impact?

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:

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

THE CHALLENGE (Role and Responsibilities)

Must have an interest in developing your skills in creating the work packages for transmission, distribution or substation engineering projects. Assist with the preparation of project deliverables including but not limited to engineered drawings, technical reports, project-related correspondence and miscellaneous project documentation. Assist the team with the development of processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency. Work in a team atmosphere to provide technical and project support for high voltage transmission line projects as well as low voltage distribution projects.

WHAT SETS YOU APART (Required Skills)

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering program in an accredited university with a current GPA of 2.6 or higher. Ability to work in both a field and office setting. PowerDelivery LeidosIntern 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: October 8, 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 $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• National Electric Safety Code (NESC) expertise
• Interface with local clients
• Electrical Power Calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, Transmission, Distribution and Civil Structural)
• Strategic Development
• Expanding a Portfolio of Business Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

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.