Senior Substation Physical Engineer — Grid Design Leader

Leidos; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer in Framingham, MA to lead high-impact substation design projects across 12 kV to 500 kV. You will develop safe, reliable layouts, perform grounding and protection studies, and coordinate with internal teams and clients to meet schedules and budgets.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in substation physical design, plus strong analytical skills, design software proficiency, and a

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of substation physical design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time 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 one-lines, three-lines, plan-and-section 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

Electrical engineering

Grounding studies

Lightning protection

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

WinIGS

CDEGS

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer in Framingham, MA to lead high-impact substation design projects across 12 kV to 500 kV. You will develop safe, reliable layouts, perform grounding and protection studies, and coordinate with internal teams and clients to meet schedules and budgets.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in substation physical design, plus strong analytical skills, design software proficiency, and a