Principal Substation Physical Engineer

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. We are looking for a Principal Substation Physical Engineer to join our team. As a Principal Substation Physical Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority and strategic leader in the design and delivery of complex HV and MV substation projects. You will guide engineering direction, elevate technical standards, mentor future leaders, and influence client and organizational decisions that shape the future of the grid.

*Hybrid Schedule: 3 days a week in the Orlando, FL office) 2–3 Days of In-Person Connection: Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients by being in the office or on-site. It’s the perfect way to strengthen collaboration and ensure seamless communication.

Networking Events: Expand your horizons and make valuable connections at industry-leading events. You’ll be in the right rooms, with the right people, at the right time.

Continuous Development: Stay at the forefront of innovation by participating in top-tier training programs and conferences. Personal growth isn’t optional here; it’s part of the package.

The Best of Both Worlds: With the flexibility to work remotely on other days, you’ll have the freedom to focus, recharge, and bring your A-game to every opportunity.

What You Bring:

• 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.
• FloridaProfessionalEngineer (PE) license.

You May Also Have:

• 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.

How You’ll Grow in This Principal Role:

• Lead and influence high‑visibility, high‑impact projects
• Expand your leadership through technical and non‑technical training opportunities.
• Shape the next generation of engineers through our mentorship program.
• Deepen your expertise in power system calculations, NESC, and emerging grid technologies.

The Challenge:

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.

WHAT WE DO

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor‑owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers.

In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry‑leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions.

Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News‑Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

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We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.

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Pay Range

PayRange: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

TheLeidospayrange for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.