Lead Substation Project Engineer

Date PostedMay 9, 2026LocationDelaware, South New Jersey or Southeastern PennsylvaniaCompanyLeidosSalary$107,900.00 - $195,050.00TypeSenior Level

Job Summary

The Lead Substation Project Engineer will manage and execute substation physical and P&C design projects. This remote-based role involves complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final implementation, ensuring compliance with safety codes and client standards. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and perform quality control checks on engineering designs.

Responsibilities

  • Execute substation physical and P&C design projects
  • Perform quality control and ensure compliance with safety codes
  • Manage project lifecycle from scoping to final implementation
  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams

Required Skills

  • 8+ years of substation design experience
  • Electrical Engineering degree
  • Proficiency in CAD tools
  • Strong analytical and project coordination skills

Job Details

### Job Responsibilities - Execute substation physical and protection & control (P&C) projects. - Perform quality control checks on design projects. - Read and design substation drawings including one-line, three-line, schematics, wiring, plan-section, conduit, and grounding drawings. - Create and verify bill of materials for substation physical and P&C. - Provide project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and implementation. - Apply National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) requirements to design processes. - Collaborate with designers/drafters to create necessary project drawings. - Occasionally perform site visits and attend in-office team collaboration meetings. - Ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. - 8+ years of relevant substation design experience. - Demonstrated ability to interact with internal teams and clients to meet project needs. - Proven ability to meet deadlines under pressure. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Capability to work independently as a self-starter or effectively within a team environment. ### Preferred Qualifications - Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) License. - Working knowledge of protection and control design. - Experience with bus calculations, grounding studies, lightning protection, and lighting studies. - Experience with AC and DC calculations. - Familiarity with WinIGS, CDEGS, or various CAD tools. - Master's degree in a related field or field testing/commissioning experience.