Lead Substation Engineer

Job overview

The Lead Substation Engineer is an onsite role based in Wilmington, DE, with a salary range of $107,900 to $195,050 per year. This position supports the Leidos Power Delivery Services Team in delivering reliable energy infrastructure solutions for utility clients. The role involves executing substation physical and protection and control projects, performing quality control checks on design drawings, and managing the full project lifecycle from scoping to final implementation. The engineer collaborates with designers, CAD technicians, and clients to ensure designs meet safety and performance standards.

What you'll do

• Execute substation physical and P&C projects
• perform quality control checks on design drawings
• read and design one-line, three-line, schematic, wiring, and grounding drawings
• create and check bills of materials
• provide full project lifecycle support
• apply National Electrical Safety Code requirements
• attend occasional site visits.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

wilmington de

leidos

substation design

electrical engineering

p&c

project management

onsite

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 design experience; supports major utility clients; offers career development and mentorship programs.

About the employer

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