High-Profile Substation Electrical Engineer Leader

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Leidos Full time

As a High-Profile Substation Electrical Engineer Leader at Leidos, you will be part of a dynamic team delivering innovative solutions to electric utilities across the country. With a strong focus on electrical design and project management, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work on high-voltage substation projects from 12kV to 500kV.

We are looking for a skilled engineer with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, along with four or more years of experience in substation physical design. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to interact with internal teams and clients, and meet project needs under pressure situations.

This position is part of our Power Delivery Services Team, which provides reliable power and telecommunication expertise to over 50 investor-owned utilities, municipals/cooperatives, and mobile operators. As a leader in our industry, we value diversity and inclusion, empowering our teams to solve complex problems and recognize the importance of a strong work/life balance.

Key responsibilities include designing substation electrical projects using digital logic design, AC/DC circuits, and working knowledge of protection and control design. Additionally, successful candidates will participate in site visits, attend client meetings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including a salary range of $81,250 to $146,875, flexible work hours, and opportunities for career growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced engineer seeking a challenging role in the power systems industry, please consider joining our team.

  • The ideal candidate will have experience with bus calculation, WinIGS or CDEGS, and a strong analytical mindset.
  • A professional engineer (PE) license and Engineer Intern (EIT) certification are highly desirable.
  • We encourage collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, providing training opportunities and mentorship programs to support your growth.


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