Substation Physical Engineer - (South)

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • 2-6+ years of related substation physical design experience depending on level.
  • Experience with digital logic design and AC/DC circuits.
  • Familiarity with grounding/lightning protection studies and lighting studies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Execute physical projects for substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV.
  • Perform quality control checks on substation design projects.
  • Read and design substation physical drawings, including one-line and three-line drawings.
  • Create and check bills of materials for physical substation work.
  • Attend site visits at customer locations to gather requirements.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office.
  • Networking opportunities at leading industry events.
  • Support for continuous professional development and technical training.
  • Access to mentorship and leadership growth pathways.
  • A fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Substation Physical Engineer to join our team. As an 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 Work Schedule: (3 days in the - Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Or Orlando offices)
  • 2-3 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, highly collaborative environment where no two days feel the same. We have a Mid, Senior, Lead Level Electrical Engineers for the position located across the South. You'll enjoy flexible work arrangements, a supportive leadership team, and a culture that actively invests in your growth.

Expect meaningful opportunities to advance your career through:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure support
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) development
  • Technical and non-technical training designed to sharpen your expertise
  • Leadership pathways that let you take on greater responsibility
  • Mentorship and coaching from experienced engineers and managers
  • The opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic, high-performing team


Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

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


What Sets You Apart:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with two (2+) or more years of related substation physical design experience.
  • Senior / Lead Level: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with six (6+) 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:

  • US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background
  • 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:
August 12, 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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