Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Substation Engineer to join our fast-paced and dynamic EPC Solutions organization.
As a valued team member, you 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 opportunities, including:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Formal Mentorship programs
- Developmental Leadership training
- Technical Upskilling Oppportunities
- Management opportunities
As a Substation Engineer (EPC), you can expect to:
- Perform Physical Electrical, Protection and Control, SCADA Systems, Station Communications and Station Automation design on small to medium sized utility substation engineering projects with medium complexity.
- Perform medium to advanced complexity engineering calculations to support engineering design.
- Read and design substation physical drawings such as operation one-line drawings, electrical plan and section drawings, foundation layouts, grounding layouts and details, Conduit layouts and details.
- Assist senior engineers with engineering studies.
- Prepare project deliverables including but not limited to engineered drawings, technical reports, project-related correspondence and miscellaneous project documentation.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines as required. Should be able to assess the impacts of design changes on other disciplines to pick the best solution.
- Perform Quality Control reviews on smaller projects.
- Prepare portions of smaller proposals under the direction of project engineers.
- Provide drawing counts and manhour estimates for small to medium sized projects.
- Assist the team with the development of processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records and files and a high level of organization.
- Take opportunities to improve technical knowledge and understanding of the work.
- Develop and provide moderate complexity technical presentations to the team to assist with training and staff development.
- Assist project engineer with project-related technical support to field personnel during construction.
- Support Leidos’ goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in an Engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university (Electrical preferred)
- 2+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation design with a B.S. degree OR 1+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation design with a M.S. degree
- Familiarity with electric infrastructure and the theories and principles involved in substation engineering.
- Experience with engineering programs and software (including SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS, or vendor software).
- Competency in applying basic theories and principals involved in substation engineering.
- Experience with Engineering, Procurement & Construction turnkey projects for electric utilities is strongly preferred
Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Bentley ProjectWise data management system.
Engineer In Training (EIT)
- Understanding of the function and application of major substation electrical and control house equipment
- Understanding of the importance of quality and quality control in power/consulting industry.
- Ability to meet deadlines under high pressure situations.
Candidates must be located in the United States in order to be considered, as this role cannot be performed from outside of the US. Please Note that Sponsorship and other immigration related monetary benefits are not available for this position.
At Leidos, We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
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Original Posting:September 23, 2025For 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.
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.
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Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
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