Substation Physical Engineer

Overview

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. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead!

We are looking for a Substation Physical Engineer to join our team. As a Substation Physical Engineer, candidates will have the opportunity to work on projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12 kV up to 500 kV. This field involves exposure to how power generation, including renewable energy, ties into the electric system. Candidates will be expected to use knowledge of digital logic design and AC/DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.

Location requirements: Candidates must be located in or able to relocate to the office location.

• Atlanta, GA

Hybrid

Work Schedule:

(2-3 days a week)

• 2–3 Days of In-Person Connection: Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients by being in the office or on-site. Strengthen collaboration and communication.
• Networking Events: Expand your horizons and build professional connections at industry events.
• Continuous Development: Participate in training programs and conferences to stay at the forefront of innovation.
• The Best of Both Worlds: Remote work on other days to focus and recharge.

Successful candidates can expect a fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible hours and managers who encourage career development and growth.

• Experience in executing substation physical projects
• Excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams and clients to meet project needs
• Perform quality control checks on substation physical design projects
• Read and design substation physical drawings such as one-line, three-line, plan-section drawings, foundation, and grounding drawings
• Create and check bill of materials for substation physical projects
• Attend site visits at customer locations

Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This position is part of a design team of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design.

• Mid-Level: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with 2+ years of related substation physical design experience.
• Senior-Level: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with 4+ years of related substation physical design experience.
• Experience with grounding studies, lightning protection, and lighting studies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet project needs
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in a team
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• High level of computer competency
• Willingness to travel to project or client sites

• US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background
• Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Working knowledge of protection and control design
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS
• Master’s degree in related field

Leidos is a trusted solutions provider for power delivery. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunications expertise. We work with many utilities and operators and partner with leading construction teams to deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. We are recognized in national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as a Top 10 T&D Firm and Top 10 Power Firm.

Learn more about us and our work.

At Leidos, we empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. We invest in our employees through career advancement and growth opportunities, mentoring, and certifications, and we value diversity and inclusion.