Senior Substation Physical Engineer

Leidos Inc; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer in Orlando, FL to design substation projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. The role requires knowledge of digital logic, AC/DC circuits, and adherence to quality and safety standards.

The position offers a Hybrid schedule (3 days per week in the Orlando office) with opportunities for professional certification, leadership growth, and ongoing training. Travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• 4+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.
• Willingness to travel to project and client sites.

Responsibilities

• Execute substation physical design projects.
• Perform quality control checks on drawings and designs.
• Read and design substation drawings (one-line, plan-section).
• Create and verify bill of materials for substation physical.
• Attend site visits at customer locations.

Skills

Substation design

Communication

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

WinIGS

CDEGS

Job description

Senior Substation Physical Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to join our team. As a Substation Physical Engineer, candidates will have the opportunity to work on projects for electric utilities at voltages ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role requires knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects, and compliance with quality control and safe‑work practices.

Hybrid Work Schedule

3 days a week in the Orlando, FL office.

Career Development Opportunities

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).
• 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

• Experience in executing substation physical projects.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal team and clients to meet project needs.
• Performing quality control checks on substation physical design projects.
• Expected to read and design substation physical drawings such as one‑line drawings, three‑line drawings, plan‑section drawings, foundation, and grounding drawings.
• Create and check bill of materials for substation physical.
• Expected to attend site visits at customer locations.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of substation physical design experience.
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to interact with internal team and clients to meet project needs.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations.
• 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.
• High level of computer competency.
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

You Might Also Have

• Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) professional certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Working knowledge of protection and control design.
• Experience with bus calculation.
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS.
• Master's degree in a related field.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $87,100.00 – $157,450.00

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.

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.