Substation Physical Engineer

Leidos

$87K — $157K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • 4+ years of substation physical design experience.
  • Familiarity with grounding studies/lightning protection.
  • Strong communication skills for team and client interaction.
  • High level of computer competency.

Responsibilities

  • Execute substation physical design projects effectively.
  • Perform quality control checks on design projects.
  • Read and design various substation physical drawings.
  • Create and verify bill of materials for projects.
  • Attend site visits to client locations.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with 1-4 days in office.
  • Opportunities for continuous development and training.
  • Participation in networking events.
  • Encouragement for personal and career growth.
  • Access to mentorship and leadership opportunities.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Substation Physical Engineer to join our team. As a Career Substation Physical Engineer, candidates will have the opportunity to work on projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV. This is an exciting and growing field in the power systems industry and allows candidates to get exposure to how the power generation such as that of renewable energy ties into the electric system. Candidates will be expected to use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects. HYBRID SCHEDULE: Candidates must live in Framingham, MA office's client servicing territory: MA, CT, NH, RI. (1 - 4 days in office.) • 1-4 Days of In-Person Connection: Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients by being in the office or on-site. It's the perfect way to strengthen collaboration and ensure seamless communication. • Networking Events: Expand your horizons and make valuable connections at industry-leading events. You'll be in the right rooms, with the right people, at the right time. • Continuous Development: Stay at the forefront of innovation by participating in top-tier training programs and conferences. Personal growth isn't optional here; it's part of the package. • The Best of Both Worlds: With the flexibility to work remotely on other days, you'll have the freedom to focus, recharge, and bring your A-game to every opportunity. Successful candidates 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 including: • 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 The Challenge: • Experience in executing substation physical 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 design projects. • Expected to read and design substation physical drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, plan-section drawings, foundation, grounding drawings. • Create and check bill of materials for substation physical • Expected to 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 physical design experience. • Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies. • 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. • High level of computer competency. • Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites. 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 WinIGS or CDEGS • Master's degree in related field. Original Posting: April 29, 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 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.

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