Associate Substation Engineer at Leidos, Chicago, IL
Associate Substation Engineer at Leidos in Chicago, IL. Full-time. $57,850 to $104,575 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.
We are seeking an Associate Substation Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team within our Commercial Energy Services Operation organization; specifically our Power Delivery division: an established group of electric utility engineering consultants that solve challenging substation engineering problems for our utility clients Nation-wide. The Associate Substation Engineer will work under the direct supervision of an experienced licensed professional engineer and is expected to develop skills in the field of substation engineering and the ability to work with greater independence.
Responsibilities:
In this role the qualified individual will be expected to:
- Assist project teams with Physical Electrical, Protection and Control, SCADA Systems, Station Communications and Station Automation design on utility substation engineering projects.
- Perform basic engineering calculations to support engineering design.
- Follow the established Quality Control Plan while completing assignments.
- Assist with the preparation of project deliverables including but not limited to engineered drawings, technical reports, project-related correspondence and miscellaneous project documentation.
- Collaborate with other substation engineering disciplines as required.
- Assist the team with the development of processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records and files and a high level of organization.
- Take opportunities to improve technical knowledge and understanding of the work.
- Support Leidos’ goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
- 0 – 2 +years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with a B.S. degree
- 0 – 1+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with a M.S. degree
- Basic understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission and distribution) system
- Solid understanding of the basic principles of electric power
- Keen focus of quality and an appreciation for high quality deliverables
- Strong attention to details
- Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
- Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
- Ability to meet deadlines under high pressure situations
- Team player who can work effectively in team environment with an ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Ability to multitask on assignments while maintaining schedule
- Proactive communication with strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- High level of computer and internet competency
- Proficiency with using Windows-based software programs
Desired Qualifications:
- Major emphasis in Power Systems Design and Engineering
- Received a passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
- Prior relevant experience in electric power engineering
- Active membership in national engineering societies (IEEE, PES, etc.)
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Original Posting:
August 20, 2026
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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
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.