Lead Substation Physical Engineer

Lead Substation Physical Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing substation electrical projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12 kV to 500 kV, including digital‑logic design, AC/DC circuits, and substation physical drawings. Candidates will work closely with project teams and clients, ensuring quality control and compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget.

Hybrid in‑office schedule or remote options available. Candidates must be able to travel to Charlotte, NC client sites.

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non‑Technical Training Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic team

• Execute substation physical projects.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients.
• Perform quality control checks on design projects.
• Read and design substation physical drawings: one‑line, three‑line, plan‑section, foundation, and grounding drawings.
• Create and check bill of materials for substation physical components.
• Attend site visits at customer locations.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with 8+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Experience with grounding studies / lightning protection / lighting studies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Collaborative team leader.
• Self‑starter capable of working independently with minimal direction.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient computer competency.
• Willingness to travel to projects and/or client sites.

• Engineer Intern (EI) or EIT certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Working knowledge of protection and control design.
• Experience with bus calculation.
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

Pay Range: $ – $ (based on responsibilities, education, experience, etc.)

Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement plans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other protected class. Leidos also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.