Substation Physical Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Substation Physical Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Substation Physical Engineer
Make a real impact at Leidos, a leader in power delivery solutions serving over 50 investor-owned utilities and top-ranked by Engineering News-Record in T&D and Power Firms. We're seeking a skilled Substation Physical Engineer to design projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV to 500kV, integrating renewable energy into the grid. Enjoy hybrid or remote work (preferred Midwest: OH, IL, MI, MO) with travel in Chicago's client territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute substation physical projects with a focus on quality and safety.
- Design one-line, three-line, plan-section, foundation, grounding, and conduit drawings.
- Perform QC checks and create accurate bills of materials.
- Attend site visits and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related with 4+ years substation physical design experience.
- Proficiency in grounding/lightning protection, lighting studies, and tools like WinIGS/CDEGS.
- Strong communication, analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines independently or in teams.
- Willingness to travel and high computer competency.
What Sets You Apart
Stand out with EIT/PE certifications, protection/control design knowledge, bus calculations, or a Master’s degree. Thrive in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours and career growth paths.
Why Leidos?
Benefit from mentorship, leadership opportunities, and training to advance your career. Leidos commits to innovation, customer success, and community impact. Ready to grow? Apply today for a meaningful role in power systems.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Substation physical designintermediate
- Grounding studies and lightning protectionintermediate
- Lighting studiesintermediate
- WinIGS or CDEGS softwareintermediate
- Bill of materials creationintermediate
- Digital logic designintermediate
- AC and DC circuitsintermediate
- CAD and substation drawingsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with 4+ years of substation physical design experience (experience)
- Engineer Intern (EIT) certification (preferred) (experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred) (experience)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills (experience)
- Ability to travel to project sites (experience)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities (experience)
Responsibilities
- Execute substation physical projects for voltages 12kV to 500kV
- Perform quality control checks on substation physical design projects
- Design and review substation drawings including one-line, three-line, plan-section, foundation, grounding, and conduit drawings
- Create and verify bills of materials for substation physical components
- Attend site visits at customer locations
- Collaborate with design teams, engineers, designers, and CAD technicians to meet project scope, schedule, and budget
Benefits
- general: Hybrid or remote work options for qualified candidates
- general: Flexible work hours and arrangements
- general: Career development support including EIT, PE, and PMP certifications
- general: Technical and non-technical training opportunities
- general: Mentorship and leadership development
- general: Opportunity to lead and grow with a dynamic team
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Substation Physical Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Substation Physical Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Substation Physical Engineer
Make a real impact at Leidos, a leader in power delivery solutions serving over 50 investor-owned utilities and top-ranked by Engineering News-Record in T&D and Power Firms. We're seeking a skilled Substation Physical Engineer to design projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV to 500kV, integrating renewable energy into the grid. Enjoy hybrid or remote work (preferred Midwest: OH, IL, MI, MO) with travel in Chicago's client territory.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute substation physical projects with a focus on quality and safety.
- Design one-line, three-line, plan-section, foundation, grounding, and conduit drawings.
- Perform QC checks and create accurate bills of materials.
- Attend site visits and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in electrical engineering or related with 4+ years substation physical design experience.
- Proficiency in grounding/lightning protection, lighting studies, and tools like WinIGS/CDEGS.
- Strong communication, analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines independently or in teams.
- Willingness to travel and high computer competency.
What Sets You Apart
Stand out with EIT/PE certifications, protection/control design knowledge, bus calculations, or a Master’s degree. Thrive in a fast-paced environment with flexible hours and career growth paths.
Why Leidos?
Benefit from mentorship, leadership opportunities, and training to advance your career. Leidos commits to innovation, customer success, and community impact. Ready to grow? Apply today for a meaningful role in power systems.
Locations
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Substation physical designintermediate
- Grounding studies and lightning protectionintermediate
- Lighting studiesintermediate
- WinIGS or CDEGS softwareintermediate
- Bill of materials creationintermediate
- Digital logic designintermediate
- AC and DC circuitsintermediate
- CAD and substation drawingsintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with 4+ years of substation physical design experience (experience)
- Engineer Intern (EIT) certification (preferred) (experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred) (experience)
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills (experience)
- Ability to travel to project sites (experience)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities (experience)
Responsibilities
- Execute substation physical projects for voltages 12kV to 500kV
- Perform quality control checks on substation physical design projects
- Design and review substation drawings including one-line, three-line, plan-section, foundation, grounding, and conduit drawings
- Create and verify bills of materials for substation physical components
- Attend site visits at customer locations
- Collaborate with design teams, engineers, designers, and CAD technicians to meet project scope, schedule, and budget
Benefits
- general: Hybrid or remote work options for qualified candidates
- general: Flexible work hours and arrangements
- general: Career development support including EIT, PE, and PMP certifications
- general: Technical and non-technical training opportunities
- general: Mentorship and leadership development
- general: Opportunity to lead and grow with a dynamic team
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Substation Physical Engineer - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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