Lead Substation Project Engineer

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About the role

We are looking for a Lead Substation Project Engineer to join our team in the greater Boston, MA area (MA, CT, RI - within a 3-hour radius of the client servicing territory). This position offers a fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible work hours and arrangements. Managers encourage career development and growth, including opportunities for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, formal mentorship programs, developmental leadership training, technical upskilling, and continuing education resources.

The role involves executing both substation physical and protection & control (P&C) projects, performing quality control checks, and supporting the complete project lifecycle from scoping to final design and implementation. You will work with client standards, collaborate with designers/drafters, and occasionally visit customer sites or the Framingham Leidos office for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control checks on substation physical and P&C design projects.
• Read and design substation drawings, including one-line, three-line, schematics, wiring, plan-section, conduit, and grounding drawings.
• Create and check bill of materials for substation physical and P&C designs.
• Apply the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to design processes.
• Implement client standards in design and work with designers/drafters to create required project drawings.
• Occasionally attend site visits at customer locations and collaborate in the Framingham Leidos office.
• Maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget while adhering to quality control and safe work practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field with eight (8+) or more years of substation design experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal teams and clients to meet project needs.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem-solving ability in both team and independent settings.
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction.

Skills

• Engineer Intern (EI or EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Working knowledge of protection and control design.
• Experience with bus calculations, grounding studies, lightning protection, and lighting studies.
• Experience with AC and DC calculations and tools like WinIGS or CDEGS.
• Proficiency with CAD tools.
• Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• Field testing/commissioning experience (preferred).

About Leidos

Leidos is a trusted, technology-focused solutions provider serving government and commercial customers. Our Power Delivery Services Team supports utilities and mobile operators with reliable power and telecommunication expertise, working with over 50 investor-owned utilities, 160+ municipals/cooperatives, and a growing number of mobile operators and private developers. We provide engineering and project management services alongside industry-leading construction partners to deliver Energy Delivery Solutions. Recognized as a Top 10 T&D and Power Firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR), Leidos empowers teams, contributes to communities, and operates sustainably.

Pay

Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable bargaining agreements or laws.

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave.
• Retirement plans.

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.