Lead Substation Engineer

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!
We are looking for a Lead Substation Engineer to join our team.

*Candidates must be located in the client servicing territory of (Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana) and willing to travel to customer sites and in office as needed.

At Leidos, 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)

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Formal Mentorship programs

Developmental Leadership training

Technical Upskilling Opportunities

Continuing Education & Learning Resources

The Challenge:

Experience in executing both substation physical and or P&C projects

Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.

Performing quality control checks on substation physical and or P&C design projects.

Expected to read and design substation design drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, schematics, wiring, plan-section drawings, conduit and grounding drawings.

Create and check bill of materials for substation physical and or P&C

Quality Control Checks Design.

Complete Project Lifecycle Support from Scoping to Final Design and Implementation.

Applying the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes

Working with Client Standards to Implement Design.

Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project.

Construction

Expected to occasionally attend site visit at customer location

Expected to occasionally visit the Walled Lake, MI Leidos office for collaboration with the team

Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design.

What Sets You Apart:

Lead Level: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of related substation design experience.

Senior & Principal Level: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) or more years of related substation design experience.

Demonstrate Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.

Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations.

Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment.

Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction.

Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.

You Might Also have:

Engineer Intern ("EI" or "EIT") professional certification.

Professional Engineer ("PE") License.

Working knowledge of protection and control design

Experience with bus calculation

Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies.

Experience with AC and DC calculations

Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS

Experience working on CAD tools.

Master's degree in related field.

Field testing/commissioning experience.

WHAT WE DO
Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipalities/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world's toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit

Pay and Benefits
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at

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.

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