Substation Physical Design Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Technical & Non-Technical TrainingOppt

Leadership Opportunities

Mentorship & Training Opportunities

Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer in Framingham, MA to drive high‑impact substation design projects from concept through execution. You will work on 12 kV–500 kV utility systems, applying expertise in digital logic and AC/DC circuits to develop safe, reliable layouts and grounding strategies.

The role requires 8+ years of substation design, strong leadership, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License (PE) required.
• 8+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Ability to read and review one-line and three-line drawings and grounding layouts.
• Experience QA/QC reviews on substation design packages.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities for client interaction and team guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of substation physical design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time performance.
• Partner with internal engineering groups and external clients to understand needs and deliver solutions that meet standards.
• Perform detailed QA/QC reviews on substation design packages for accuracy and constructability.
• Read, design, and review substation drawings including one-lines, three-lines, and grounding layouts.
• Create and verify bills of materials for substation components and conduct site visits to gather data.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Team leadership

Communication skills

Self-starter

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in a related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Engineer Intern (EI) certification

Tools

WinIGS

CDEGS

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer in Framingham, MA to drive high‑impact substation design projects from concept through execution. You will work on 12 kV–500 kV utility systems, applying expertise in digital logic and AC/DC circuits to develop safe, reliable layouts and grounding strategies.

The role requires 8+ years of substation design, strong leadership, and the ability to travel to project sites as needed.