Lead Substation Physical Engineer

Job overview

The Lead Substation Physical Engineer is a hybrid role based in Atlanta, GA, with a salary range of $107,900 to $195,050 per year. This position supports the Leidos Power Delivery Services Team in delivering high-impact substation design projects. The role involves leading substation physical design projects for utility systems ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. The engineer will apply expertise in AC/DC circuits and equipment layout to develop safe and efficient designs, contributing to grid modernization and renewable energy integration.

What you'll do

• Lead substation physical design projects
• partner with internal groups and clients
• perform QA/QC reviews on design packages
• design one-lines, three-lines, and grounding layouts
• create bills of materials
• conduct site visits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

atlanta ga

leidos

substation design

electrical engineering

grid modernization

qa/qc

hybrid

engineering

$107k-$195k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, Retirement benefits.

Why this role

Requires 8+ years of substation physical design experience; supports major grid modernization; offers hybrid work schedule.

About the employer

Leidos is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.