Senior Substation Project Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Substation Project Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Substation Project Engineer in Chicago
Leidos Engineering seeks a Senior Substation Project Engineer in the Chicago area to support substation projects for electric utilities in the Central and Midwestern US. Part of our Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division, you'll work with lead engineers and account managers on transmission, substation, and distribution designs nationwide. This role offers remote capabilities but requires local/regional travel (~15%) to client sites—candidates must reside in or near greater Chicago.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead physical electrical design (arrangements, plans, grounding, raceway, shielding, lighting) at HV/EHV levels.
- Design protection/control systems (relaying, schematics, SCADA, automation, security).
- Perform studies/calculations (bus spans, shielding, conduit fill, loading).
- Apply standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE/ANSI), create specs, and lead QC reviews.
- Provide oversight, resolve issues, act as client POC, prepare proposals/schedules, and conduct site visits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering + 8+ years substation experience.
- PE License.
- Expertise in utility grid, standards, and QA/QC advocacy.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and research solutions.
What We Offer
Salary $107,900–$195,050 USD, remote flexibility, travel support, and collaboration on impactful utility projects. Advance your career with Leidos PDS.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Substation Physical Electrical Designintermediate
- Protection and Control Engineeringintermediate
- Engineering Studies and Calculationsintermediate
- Industry Standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE/ANSI)intermediate
- Quality Control Reviewsintermediate
- Project Scheduling (MS Project, Primavera)intermediate
- Client Communication and Proposal Developmentintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university (experience)
- 8+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation design/engineering (experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License Required (experience)
- Comprehensive understanding of utility grid systems and substation engineering principles (experience)
- Demonstrated advocacy of Quality Assurance and Control (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead substation physical electrical design at HV/EHV levels including plans, grounding, raceway, shielding, and lighting
- Perform protection and control design including relaying, schematics, SCADA, and station automation
- Conduct engineering studies, create specifications, and perform QC reviews on deliverables
- Provide technical oversight, coordinate with project teams, and serve as client Point of Contact
- Prepare proposals, technical write-ups, project schedules, and conduct site visits with ~15% travel
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $107,900 - $195,050
- general: Remote working capabilities with local/regional travel
- general: Comprehensive professional development opportunities
- general: Collaboration within established Power Delivery Solutions team
- general: Support for serving major electric utility clients nationwide
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Senior Substation Project Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Substation Project Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Substation Project Engineer in Chicago
Leidos Engineering seeks a Senior Substation Project Engineer in the Chicago area to support substation projects for electric utilities in the Central and Midwestern US. Part of our Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) division, you'll work with lead engineers and account managers on transmission, substation, and distribution designs nationwide. This role offers remote capabilities but requires local/regional travel (~15%) to client sites—candidates must reside in or near greater Chicago.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead physical electrical design (arrangements, plans, grounding, raceway, shielding, lighting) at HV/EHV levels.
- Design protection/control systems (relaying, schematics, SCADA, automation, security).
- Perform studies/calculations (bus spans, shielding, conduit fill, loading).
- Apply standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE/ANSI), create specs, and lead QC reviews.
- Provide oversight, resolve issues, act as client POC, prepare proposals/schedules, and conduct site visits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering + 8+ years substation experience.
- PE License.
- Expertise in utility grid, standards, and QA/QC advocacy.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and research solutions.
What We Offer
Salary $107,900–$195,050 USD, remote flexibility, travel support, and collaboration on impactful utility projects. Advance your career with Leidos PDS.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
107,900 - 195,050 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Substation Physical Electrical Designintermediate
- Protection and Control Engineeringintermediate
- Engineering Studies and Calculationsintermediate
- Industry Standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE/ANSI)intermediate
- Quality Control Reviewsintermediate
- Project Scheduling (MS Project, Primavera)intermediate
- Client Communication and Proposal Developmentintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university (experience)
- 8+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation design/engineering (experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License Required (experience)
- Comprehensive understanding of utility grid systems and substation engineering principles (experience)
- Demonstrated advocacy of Quality Assurance and Control (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead substation physical electrical design at HV/EHV levels including plans, grounding, raceway, shielding, and lighting
- Perform protection and control design including relaying, schematics, SCADA, and station automation
- Conduct engineering studies, create specifications, and perform QC reviews on deliverables
- Provide technical oversight, coordinate with project teams, and serve as client Point of Contact
- Prepare proposals, technical write-ups, project schedules, and conduct site visits with ~15% travel
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $107,900 - $195,050
- general: Remote working capabilities with local/regional travel
- general: Comprehensive professional development opportunities
- general: Collaboration within established Power Delivery Solutions team
- general: Support for serving major electric utility clients nationwide
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Senior Substation Project Engineer - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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