We are looking for a Lead Substation Project Engineer to join our team.
*Candidates must be located in the greater Denver, CO area.
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
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
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 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 municipals/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 !
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Original Posting:August 4, 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 $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.