Join Our Team and Make an Impact!
At Leidos, we provide innovative solutions through the expertise of our talented and diverse workforce. Our commitment to our customers, our community, and our employees drives our mission, vision, and values.
Your Future Starts Here!
We are seeking a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to become an integral part of our design team. In this exciting role, you will work on projects for electric utilities ranging from 12kV to 500kV. This position is ideal for those looking to gain valuable insights into how renewable energy integrates with the electric grid, while applying your skills in digital logic design, AC, and DC circuits to deliver top-tier substation electrical projects.
As a candidate, you will adhere to quality control and safety practices, ensuring compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and CAD technicians while aligning designs with client specifications.
Hybrid Work Schedule: (3 days per week in Orlando, FL office)
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for career advancement and growth, including:
- Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).
- Professional Engineer License (PE).
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities.
- Leadership Development Programs.
- Mentorship & Training.
- Opportunities to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead the execution of substation physical projects.
- Communicate effectively with the internal team and clients to meet project requirements.
- Perform quality control checks on substation physical designs.
- Read and design various substation physical drawings (one-line, three-line, plan-section, foundation, grounding).
- Create and verify bills of materials for substation projects.
- Conduct site visits at client locations.
What Sets You Apart:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with at least four (4) years of relevant experience.
- Expertise in grounding studies, lightning protection, and lighting studies.
- Exceptional communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively.
- Capability to thrive under pressure while meeting deadlines.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal guidance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Willingness to travel to project or client sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer Intern (EI or EIT) certification.
- Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Familiarity with protection and control design.
- Experience in bus calculation.
- Knowledge of WinIGS or CDEGS.
- Master's degree in a related field.
About Us:
Leidos stands as a trusted provider of technology-focused solutions. Assisted by our Power Delivery Services Team, we deliver reliable power and telecommunication expertise to over 50 investor-owned utilities and more than 160 municipal cooperatives. Our partnership with leading construction firms ensures the successful implementation of meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Recognized as a top industry leader by Engineering News-Record (ENR), we continuously strive for excellence.
Positive Work Culture:
We value our employees by promoting a welcoming culture that emphasizes a strong work-life balance, competitive compensation, and benefits while providing opportunities for career advancement and continuous improvement through mentoring and training. Join us in solving some of the world's challenging problems while having fun and making a difference!
Pay Range: $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
This pay range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, experience, skills, and market alignment.