Description
Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Lead Electrical Designer within our dynamic EPC Solutions organization. The Lead Designer will play an acitve role in the creation of substation design drawing packages and necessary documents for electric power substations ranging from 12kV to 500kV. You'll be responsible for utilizing accepted practices and standards to ensure that all designs meet the highest level of quality and safety.
As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Formal Mentorship programs
- Developmental Leadership training
- Technical Upskilling Oppportunities
- Management opportunities
Lead Designer Responsibilities will include:
- Create substation outdoor plan drawing
- Develop an arrangement of substation structures, equipment and foundation plan drawings.
- Develop and create section views and other detail drawings of substation structures, equipment
- Develop substation control building equipment, cable tray and lighting plans
- Develop layout of conduit plan and ground grid design and equipment grounding plan.
- Develop bill of materials for major equipment and materials.
- Review and approve vendor equipment drawings
- Create a material order list for substation material requisition.
- Ensure project team efficiently executes project work and delivers high quality work products on schedule.
- Identify, prepare technical documentation, communicate, and resolve project issues with project manager.
- Collaborate with engineers/designers across disciplines and identify/resolve potential design issues to assure a complete/high-quality product.
- Apply all relevant client, national, and state standards when applicable.
- Develop accurate drawing/hour estimates and project approach documents for small, medium, and large size projects.
- Demonstrate and apply technical knowledge and experience to improve efficiency and quality of work product for project team.
- Provide detailed technical write-ups on proposals for small, medium, and large size projects under direction of project manager.
- Demonstrate improved skill set of technical knowledge and experience through efficiency and quality of work product.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to members of project team.
- Perform quality checks for small, medium, and large size projects within the associated discipline of expertise.
- Provide technical support and lead a project team for small, medium, and large size projects within the associated discipline of expertise.
- Interact directly with clients to review and resolve technical project related issues without supervision.
- Identify and resolve project issues by keeping an open line of communication between the internal project team and the client.
- Resource allocation for direct reports and coordination with engineering manager.
- Lead, mentor and grow a diverse team of substation physical designers
Required Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in engineering technology or drafting technology
- Must have a minimum of 6 years of previous substation design and quality control experience for electric utility industry related projects.
- Demonstrated experience with utility power substation design knowledge is required
- Demonstrated experience working with US based electric utility projects is required
- Previous leadership experience in an engineering design setting
- Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, & Microstation as well as Word, and Excel to develop project deliverables.
- Demonstrated proficiency with both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
- Ability to work in a team environment with personnel in other disciplines
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Candidates local to Houston TX area are highly preferred
At Leidos, We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!
At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”
If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.
Original Posting:
September 9, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range 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.
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