Substation Physical Engineer

Leidos•Framingham, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to join their team. This role involves working on projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV, contributing to the integration of power generation, including renewables, into the electric system. The engineer will utilize knowledge of digital logic design and AC/DC circuits to design substation electrical projects. The position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring candidates to live within the Framingham, MA office's client servicing territory (MA, CT, NH, RI) and come into the office 1-4 days per week. The role emphasizes collaboration, networking, and continuous development through training programs and conferences. Successful candidates will experience a fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible work hours and arrangements, and managers who encourage career development and growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of related substation physical design experience
Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies
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 a team environment
Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction
Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments
High level of computer competency
Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites
Must live in Framingham, MA office's client servicing territory: MA, CT, NH, RI

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 WinIGS or CDEGS
Master’s degree in related field

Responsibilities

Executing substation physical projects
Performing quality control checks on substation physical design projects
Reading and designing substation physical drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, plan-section drawings, foundation, and grounding drawings
Creating and checking bill of materials for substation physical designs
Attending site visits at customer locations
Complying with quality control and safe work practices
Maintaining compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget
Working with client standards to implement design as a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians