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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Substation Physical Engineer

Leidos Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$87,100 - $157,450 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to take a key role in delivering high-impact substation physical design projects. You will work on utility systems ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, contributing to major grid-modernization efforts and supporting how renewable generation connects to the grid.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support the delivery of substation physical design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time performance.
  • Partner closely with internal engineering groups and external clients to understand needs, align expectations, and deliver solutions that exceed standards.
  • Perform detailed QA/QC reviews on substation physical design packages, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance.
  • Read, design, and review essential substation drawings, including one-lines, three-lines, plan-and-section views, grounding layouts, and foundation designs.
  • Create and verify bills of materials for substation physical components, ensuring precision and alignment with project requirements.
  • Conduct site visits at customer locations to gather data, validate designs, and support successful project execution.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 4+ years of substation physical design experience.
  • Experience performing grounding studies, lightning protection analysis, and lighting studies.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients to support project needs.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, contribute to group success, and provide leadership when needed.

Benefits:

  • Professional Engineer License (PE).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP).
  • Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities.
  • Leadership Opportunities.
  • Mentorship & Training Opportunities.
  • Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in Chicago, IL office) or Remote (candidates must be located in the United States within IL, MI, OH, IN, KY, OK, TX, or VA).

Salary Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Skills

Required

  • Electrical Engineering
  • substation physical design
  • grounding studies
  • lightning protection analysis
  • lighting studies

Nice to 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 WinIGS or CDEGS
  • Master's degree in related field

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Chicago-IL/Substation-Physical-Engineer_R-00192291

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