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Lead Substation Project Engineer; DE, PA, NJ

Job in Dover, Kent County, Delaware, 19904, USA
Listing for: Leidos
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Substation Project Engineer (DE, PA, NJ)
** Description*
* ** Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?*
* ** At Leidos,
** we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

** Your greatest work is ahead!*
* We are looking for a  
** Lead Substation Project Engineer
** to join our team.

* Candidates must be located in Delaware, South New Jersey or Southeastern Pennsylvania area.

* This position is fully REMOTE but with occasional client and in-office travel required.

At Leidos, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage
** career development and growth opportunities** , including:

+ Project Management Professional (PMP)

+ Professional Engineer (PE) License

+ Formal Mentorship programs

+ Developmental Leadership training

+ Technical Upskilling Opportunities

+ Continuing Education & Learning Resources

** The Challenge:*
* + Experience in executing both substation physical and P&C 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 and P&C design projects.

+ Expected to read and design substation design drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, schematics, wiring, plan-section drawings, conduit and grounding drawings.

+ Create and check bill of materials for substation physical and P&C

+ Quality Control Checks Design.

+ Complete Project Lifecycle Support from Scoping to Final Design and Implementation.

+ Applying the

Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes

+ Working with Client Standards to Implement Design.

+ Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project.

+ Construction

+ Expected to occasionally attend site visit at customer location

+ Expected to occasionally visit the Framingham Leidos office for collaboration with the team

** Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design.*
* ** What Sets You Apart:*
* + Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) or more years of related substation design experience.

+ 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.

** You Might Also have:*
* + Engineer Intern ("EI" or "EIT") professional certification.

+ Professional Engineer ("PE") License.

+ Working knowledge of protection and control design

+

Experience with bus calculation

+

Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies.

+

Experience with AC and DC calculations

+

Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS

+ Experience working on CAD tools.

+ Master's degree in related field.

+ Field testing/commissioning experience.

** WHAT WE DO*
* Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160municipals/cooperatives,as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions.

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