Principal Substation Physical Engineer

Leidos•Orlando, FL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Principal Substation Physical Engineer to join their team. This role serves as a technical authority and strategic leader in the design and delivery of complex HV and MV substation projects. The engineer will guide engineering direction, elevate technical standards, mentor future leaders, and influence client and organizational decisions. The position offers a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days of in-person connection in the Orlando, FL office per week, along with opportunities for networking and continuous development. The role emphasizes flexibility for remote work on other days.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering field.
12+ years of progressive substation physical design experience, with demonstrated leadership on medium- to large- utility projects.
Deep understanding of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
Expertise in advanced engineering studies: grounding, arc flash, lightning, AC/DC load, volt-drop, and protection-related analyses.
Mastery of HV/MV physical design including DC systems, station service, batteries, switchgear, chargers, ATS/MTS, AC systems, and auxiliary power.
Proven ability to size major equipment, select materials, and guide procurement decisions.
Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and field engineering.
Strong knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NERC, and FERC standards and regulatory frameworks.
Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Working knowledge of protection and control design.
Experience with rigid bus calculations.
Familiarity with WinIGS or CDEGS modeling tools.

Responsibilities

Lead conceptual and detailed HV/MV substation physical/electrical design for medium- to large- utility projects, establishing design approaches, standards, and best practices.
Review, validate, and guide advanced technical studies including grounding, arc flash, lightning, AC/DC load, and protection-related analyses.
Develop, refine, and enforce technical specifications, design criteria, and equipment standards across multiple projects and teams.
Lead QC reviews for major substation physical design packages, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with industry standards.
Oversee bill of materials development, cost estimates, and proposal strategies for high-value substation projects.
Provide high-level technical coaching, lead training initiatives, and support the growth of engineers at all levels.
Act as a senior technical representative in client meetings, site visits, and project reviews, ensuring alignment and customer satisfaction.
Work closely with internal teams, project managers, and leadership to drive project success and organizational improvement.