Substation Physical Design Lead

Via Logic LLC; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PE License

PMP Certification

Training opportunities

Leadership opportunities

Mentorship & training

Career development

Job summary

Leidos in Detroit is seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to drive safe, reliable substation layouts and design packages for 12 kV to 500 kV utility systems.

You will coordinate with internal teams and clients, perform QA/QC, review drawings, and lead materials and site activities while traveling to project locations as needed. This role offers growth, mentorship, and flexible work arrangements.

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 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

Strong analytical abilities

Self-starter

Team leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Computer proficiency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

8+ years substation design experience

Tools

WinIGS

CDEGS

Job description

Leidos in Detroit is seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to drive safe, reliable substation layouts and design packages for 12 kV to 500 kV utility systems.

You will coordinate with internal teams and clients, perform QA/QC, review drawings, and lead materials and site activities while traveling to project locations as needed. This role offers growth, mentorship, and flexible work arrangements.