Lead Engineer - Energy Infrastructure AI & Automation

Leidos

3d•$107,900 - $195,050

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Lead Engineer to partner substation engineers with AI and automation teams to develop substation co-engineering solutions. The role focuses on helping engineers develop project strategies, maintain sound engineering practices, and use AI and automation to reduce low-level work and improve productivity and effectiveness. The position supports substation physical and protection and control (P&C) projects throughout the project lifecycle, from scoping through final design, implementation, and construction support. It includes creating and reviewing design drawings, bills of materials, estimates, and schedules; coordinating with designers and drafters; applying client standards; and conducting quality-control checks. The engineer will communicate with internal substation and software teams and clients, and may occasionally visit customer sites. Leidos describes its Power Delivery Services Team as providing power and telecommunications engineering and project management services to utilities, mobile operators, and private developers, alongside industry-leading construction partners. The company offers a fast-paced and diverse work environment, flexible work hours and arrangements, career development opportunities, mentorship, leadership training, technical upskilling, and continuing education resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related degree.
Eight or more years of related substation design experience.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal teams and clients to meet project needs.
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
Ability to collaborate and lead effectively in a team environment, challenging and rethinking approaches.
Ability to work independently as a self-starter and provide sound engineering judgment with a clear rationale.
Strong analytical skills and proven problem-solving ability in team and independent settings.
Desire to lead next-generation engineering strategies and practices, improving efficiency and effectiveness by removing low-level, time-consuming tasks.

Nice To Haves

Engineer Intern (EI or EIT) professional certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Working knowledge of protection and control design.
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 with CAD tools.
Master’s degree in a related field.
Field testing or commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

Execute substation physical and P&C projects and explain the engineering rationale behind design decisions.
Work with internal substation and software teams to define project strategies and meet project needs.
Perform quality-control checks on substation physical and P&C design projects.
Read and design substation drawings, including one-line and three-line drawings, schematics, wiring, plan-section drawings, conduit drawings, and grounding drawings.
Create and check bills of materials for substation physical and P&C projects.
Create and check project estimates and schedules.
Provide project lifecycle support from scoping through final design and implementation.
Apply client standards to project designs.
Work with a designer or drafter to produce required project drawings.
Provide construction support.
Occasionally attend site visits at customer locations.

Benefits

Flexible work hours and work arrangements.
Career advancement, growth opportunities, and continuous improvement.
Formal mentorship programs.
Developmental leadership training.
Technical upskilling opportunities.
Continuing education and learning resources.
Project Management Professional (PMP) development support.
Professional Engineer (PE) license support.
Formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance.