Lead Substation Project Engineer

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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.

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We are looking for a Lead Substation Project Engineer to join our team.

*This position is located in Chicago, IL with occasional client travel.

*Candidates must be located in the United States

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
• 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 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 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 160 municipals/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. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more, click here! 

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

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Original Posting:

June 24, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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 (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.