Lead Substation Project Engineer Job Louisville area,Kentucky USA,Engineering

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people 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.

At Leidos, you can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible 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
Create and check estimates and schedules for various projects
Complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and energization.
Working with client standards to implement design.
Working with a designer/drafter to create the required drawings for each project.
Providing engineering support during construction.

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 six (6+) 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 a team environment.
Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction.
Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.
Experience supervising a team of engineers, designers or drafters.
Experience collaborating with EPC firms or other project developers.

You Might Also Have:

Engineer Intern (EI) or EIT professional certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Experience with bus calculation.
Experience with relay settings.
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 a related field.
Field testing/commissioning experience.

Leidos is a trusted, 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 160 municipals/cooperatives, and 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.

At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. 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.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world's toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits.

Original Posting: July 14, 2026

Pay Range: $ - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market…