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Substation Physical Designer

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Design substation layouts and schematics for 12kV to 500kV projects

Create substation design drawings and documents for electric power projects. Develop layouts, schematics, and wiring designs using CAD software. Collaborate with civil engineers and vendors to ensure quality and safety. Work on nationwide projects for public and investor-owned utilities.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical layouts, foundation plans, and section/elevation views for substations
  • Prepare electrical schematics and wiring design drawings
  • Review and comment on equipment drawings from vendors
  • Collaborate with civil engineers to complete assigned work
  • Apply relevant client, national, and state standards to each assignment

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in a related field or additional experience
  • 1+ years of substation physical and electrical design experience
  • Solid comprehension and application of 2D and 3D design software

Required Skills

cadelectrical designpower systemsproject managementcommunicationSubstation DesignCAD SoftwareElectrical Engineering

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Description Are you a skilled Substation Physical Designer looking for an exciting new opportunity? Leidos Engineering is seeking a talented professional to take on the challenge of creating 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. If you have a passion for designing innovative solutions and want to be a part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you! This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate's experience. As a Substation Designer, you will be part of an established Project Management Office (PMO) that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with overall project management tasks in the areas of comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide. Your Main Objective: Develop new, or modify existing: Electrical layout/plan of substation equipment and structures Substation foundation layout/plan drawings Section/elevation views from layout/plan drawings Conduit layout/plan drawings Substation grounding layout/plan drawings Control building layout/plan and section/elevation drawings Prepare electrical schematics Complete electrical wiring design drawings Develop a complete bill of materials for all required electrical equipment and materials. Review and comment on equipment drawings received from vendors and manufacturers. Work with other disciplines (e.g., Civil Engineers) as necessary to complete assigned work. Assist the project team with developing processes and procedures to increase team efficiency. Perform basic engineering calculations to support engineering design Apply relevant client, national, and state standards to each assignment as needed. What Sets You Apart: Ability to develop substation physical drawings including schematics and wiring deliverables. Associate's degree in a related field preferred. Additional experience will be considered in lieu of degree. 1+ years of direct substation physical and electrical design experience using CAD software on electric utility industry projects. Solid comprehension and application of 2D and 3D design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD, and Autodesk Inventor 3D w/ SDS. Proficient with Windows-based software such as Word and Excel, which are frequently used to develop project deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs. Advanced ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings. Ability to work in a team environment with others including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, and drafters in multi-discipline groups. Experience working on EPC or other design-build Contract types Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and work product quality. You Might Also Have: AutoCAD and other 3D applications. At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power 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 t

Salary Context

Similar Design roles on LokerDollar pay around $108.8k/yr (range $2.9k–364k/yr, n=98 active listings).

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Leidos has 2 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since May 7, 2026 — across Design, Engineering.

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  • ESTIMATEEstimated pay is 7% below the role median of $108,750/year (n=98 pay-disclosing listings).
  • VERIFIEDLeidos: 30 postings in the last 3 months, 41 all-time on LokerDollar.
  • VERIFIEDCompany first seen May 7, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDThis listing first seen Oct 21, 2026.
  • VERIFIEDLast verified live Oct 21, 2026.

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Company
Leidos
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Estimated salary
$80.8k–121.9k/yr
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Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Countries not stated
Category
Seniority
mid
PostedNewNew & verified
Oct 21, 2026

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