Substation Project Engineer

**Description** **Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?** **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 **Substation Project Engineer** to join our team. *Candidates must be located in the United States and preferred to be in the Central Time Zone. *This position is fully **REMOTE** but with occasional client and in-office travel may be required. 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 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 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 P&C + Create and check estimates and schedules for various projects + Quality Control Checks Design. + Complete Project Lifecycle Support from Scoping to Final Design and Implementation. + Working with Client Standards to Implement Design. + Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project. + Construction support + Expected to occasionally attend site visit at customer location **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:** + Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) 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 relay settings + 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 160municipals/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. To explore and learn more, click here ( ! **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. PDSSUBSTATION PowerDelivery 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. **Original Posting:** August 13, 2026 For 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. **Pay Range:** Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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. 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