Lead Substation Engineer – Technical Project Lead

Leidos

. Serve as the overall technical lead for HV and EHV substation EPC projects .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HV and EHV substation design and engineering, leading multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to manage technical deliverables, mentor engineers, and effectively communicate with clients and project stakeholders.

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HV/EHV Substation DesignProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipTechnical Oversight and QA/QCUtility Grid Engineering Principles

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Hard Skills

Substation Physical DesignProtection and Control DesignSCADA/Communications SystemsEngineering Execution StrategyValue Engineering PrinciplesConceptual DesignEngineering Specifications CreationCross-Discipline CoordinationConstruction SupportQC Review Processes

Soft Skills

Strong Written and Oral CommunicationOrganizational SkillsMentorship and LeadershipAbility to Work Under PressureCollaboration with Diverse Teams

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsSKM SoftwareASPEN SoftwareETAP SoftwareCDEGS Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

EPC ProjectsBrownfield Substation ExperienceGreenfield Substation ExperienceNEC StandardsNESC StandardsNEMA StandardsIEEE/ANSI StandardsConstruction CodesRenewable Generation ProjectsFirm-Client Liaison Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the overall technical lead for HV and EHV substation EPC projects
Own the integrated technical solution and engineering deliverables
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across physical substation, protection and control, relay settings, SCADA/communications, civil, structural, geotechnical, and supporting disciplines
Establish the technical approach, design basis, engineering execution strategy, and interdisciplinary requirements
Provide technical leadership for substation physical and protection and control design
Coordinate interfaces among engineering disciplines, equipment suppliers, construction teams, clients, and project management
Resolve cross-discipline design issues affecting safety, constructability, cost, schedule, quality, and performance
Oversee engineering from conceptual design through IFC design, procurement, construction support, testing/commissioning, and energization
Serve as primary technical client contact and communicate recommendations, risks, alternatives, and decisions
Lead technical reviews and ensure QA/QC across engineering packages
Mentor engineers and develop future project technical leads
Apply industry standards, safety codes, regulatory requirements, and construction codes
Create equipment, material, construction, testing, and commissioning specifications
Perform QC reviews and lead QC review meetings for engineering deliverables
Provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams
Ensure proper documentation of project technical data
Coordinate with project managers to deliver projects successfully
Participate in client meetings and job-site visits to collect and deliver design information
Evaluate existing facilities and propose upgrades and replacements
Apply value engineering principles to develop economical, constructible, and safe designs
Complete conceptual one-line and general layout designs for project planning
Provide professional mentorship and maintain a positive professional example

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university
Eight (8)+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation design/engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) License Required
Experience serving as a lead engineer, project engineer, technical lead, or engineering manager for HV/EHV substation projects
Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate interfaces among substation physical, P&C, SCADA/communications, civil/structural, and other disciplines
Strong working knowledge of substation physical and P&C design, with technical depth in at least one substation discipline
Understanding of the utility grid and substation engineering theories and principles
Understanding of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE/ANSI standards and their application
Competence in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting recommendations
Ability to meet deadlines under high-pressure situations
High level of computer competency and proficiency with MS Office applications
Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and lead varied teams
Strong written and oral communication skills and organizational skills
Ability to travel locally/regionally up to 15% of the time
Preferred: HV/EHV project experience
Preferred: Brownfield and greenfield substation experience
Preferred: Experience with EPC or Progressive Design Build Contracts
Preferred: Firm-client liaison experience in a support and lead engineering role
Preferred: Prior substation lead engineer experience performing QC reviews and staff training/mentorship
Preferred: Experience leading renewable generation projects or interconnections
Preferred: Experience with SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS, or vendor software
Preferred: Active membership in national engineering societies and work groups such as IEEE and PES
Preferred: Construction support experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to work remotely/telework in the US
Opportunities for professional mentorship and development
Client and job-site travel opportunities
Participation in meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions projects