Substation Physical Engineer - (South)

About the Role

We are looking for a Substation Physical Engineer to join our team, working on projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV. This role offers exposure to how power generation, including renewable energy, integrates into the electric system. Candidates will design substation electrical projects using knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits.

Responsibilities

• Execute substation physical projects with a focus on quality and collaboration.
• Perform quality control checks on substation physical design projects.
• Read and design substation physical drawings, including one-line, three-line, plan-section, foundation, and grounding drawings.
• Create and check bills of materials for substation physical projects.
• Attend site visits at customer locations.
• Conduct grounding studies, lightning protection, and lighting studies.
• Meet deadlines under pressure and work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Mid-Level: 2+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Senior/Lead Level: 6+ years of substation physical design experience.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with internal teams and clients.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and meet project deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in both team and independent settings.
• High level of computer competency.
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• US citizenship and ability to pass a DOE background check.
• Engineer Intern (EI or EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Working knowledge of protection and control design.
• Experience with bus calculations, WinIGS, or CDEGS.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

Work Schedule

Hybrid work schedule with 2–3 days in-person at one of our offices (Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, or Orlando) for collaboration, networking, and development. Remote work flexibility on other days.

Career Growth & Development

• Support for obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Technical and non-technical training to sharpen expertise.
• Leadership pathways for greater responsibility.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced engineers and managers.
• Opportunities to lead and grow a dynamic, high-performing team.

Pay

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. The final offer will consider responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans.
• Career advancement and continuous improvement through mentoring and training.
• Supportive culture with a focus on work/life balance.

About Leidos

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider, delivering innovative power and telecommunication expertise to utilities, mobile operators, and private developers. Our Power Delivery Services Team works with over 50 investor-owned utilities, 160+ municipals/cooperatives, and a growing number of mobile operators. Recognized as a Top 10 T&D and Power Firm by Engineering News-Record (ENR), we empower our teams to contribute to communities while operating sustainably.