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Lead Substation Engineer

Leidos · Atlantic City, NJ · posted 3 days ago

In short: Lead Substation Engineer at Leidos in Atlantic City, NJ, posted 3 days ago.

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The job

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Employer	Leidos
Location	Atlantic City, New Jersey
Field	Engineering, Construction and Energy › Manufacturing and hardware engineering
Level	Senior Level
Source category	Science and Engineering
Posted	2026-11-06 (3 days ago)
Work arrangement	A remote or flexible location is listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

We are looking for a Lead Substation Engineer to join our team.

*Candidates must be located in the United States and specifically - Delaware, Philadelphia PA, Atlantic City NJ, Washington D.C., or Baltimore area.

At Leidos, 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)
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Formal Mentorship programs
Developmental Leadership training
Technical Upskilling Opportunities
Continuing Education & Learning Resources

The Challenge:

Experience in executing substation physical and or P&C projects
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.
Performing quality control checks on substation physical and P&C design projects.
Expected to read and design substation design drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, schematics, wiring, plan-section drawings, conduit and grounding drawings.
Create and check bill of materials for substation physical and P&C
Quality Control Checks Design.
Complete Project Lifecycle Support from Scoping to Final Design and Implementation.
Applying the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes
Working with Client Standards to Implement Design.
Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project.
Construction
Expected to occasionally attend site visit at customer location
Expected to occasionally visit the Framingham Leidos office for collaboration with the team

Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design.

What Sets You Apart:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) or more years of related substation design experience.
Demonstrate Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations.
Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment.
Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction.
Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.

You Might Also have:

Engineer Intern ("EI" or "EIT") professional certification.
Professional Engineer ("PE") License.
Working knowledge of protection and control design
Experience with bus calculation
Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies.
Experience with AC and DC calculations
Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS
Experience working on CAD tools.
Master's degree in related field.
Field testing/commissioning experience.

WHAT WE DO

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more, click here!

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world's toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

PDSSUBSTATION

PowerDelivery

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:
August 27, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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About the role

This is a Senior Level role in the Engineering, Construction and Energy field (Manufacturing and hardware engineering) at Leidos. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.

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The city

The job is in Atlantic City, NJ. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Atlantic City compares. Among the 100 largest places in New Jersey, Atlantic City is #26 by population, #99 for household income (#1 = highest), #2 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #97 for remote work (#1 = most). Its county, Atlantic County, is #16 of 21 counties for average pay ($59,219).

The place in numbers

Atlantic City has 38,632 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of New Jersey. It covers 11 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,590 people per square mile. The median age is 38.0, 5% younger than the state median (38.0 against 40.1).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,136 a month (rent plus utilities), 34% below the state median ($1,136 against $1,720). Over a year that is 33.2% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so rent here is above that line for the typical household. The median home value is $207,400, which is 5.1 times the median household income ($41,028); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 30.3% of households own their home, 53% below the state average (30.3% against 63.8%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metropolitan area has 168,700 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $47,520 a year, 7% below the national median ($47,520 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are food preparation and serving related (26,410 jobs, median $36,730); office and administrative support (20,080 jobs, median $46,720); sales and related (14,960 jobs, median $36,380). The area is most specialised in personal care and service (2.7 times) and building and grounds cleaning and maintenance (1.9 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($128,140) and healthcare practitioners and technical ($98,800). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Atlantic County was 4.8%. 61.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Atlantic County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 51.1% drive alone, 20.4% use public transit, 11.9% walk, 5.0% work from home. 11.4% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 51% below the state average (11.4% against 23.4%).

People and education

22.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49% below the state share (22.4% against 43.6%). 28.8% of residents were born outside the United States, 20% above the state share (28.8% against 23.9%). The poverty rate is 32.3%, 232% above the state rate (32.3% against 9.7%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 75°F (24.1°C), and the coolest is Jan at 35°F (1.7°C). About 1,205 mm (47 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (119 mm) and Jan the driest (81 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Pleasantville (3 miles, rent 19% higher); Hammonton (26 miles, rent 42% higher); Ocean Acres (27 miles, rent 97% higher); Vineland (30 miles, rent 9% higher). Rent differences are against Atlantic City; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Atlantic City, NJ that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Atlantic City, NJ	0 mi	$1,136	$207,400	$41,028	11.4%	n/a	Jobs
Pleasantville, NJ	3 mi	$1,354	$194,100	$53,661	7.7%	n/a	—
Hammonton, NJ	26 mi	$1,611	$349,800	$78,087	25.0%	n/a	—
Ocean Acres, NJ	27 mi	$2,241	$402,500	$121,924	28.1%	n/a	—
Vineland, NJ	30 mi	$1,233	$240,700	$67,860	16.8%	n/a	—
Millville, NJ	32 mi	$1,261	$219,000	$70,275	15.6%	n/a	—
Williamstown, NJ	35 mi	$1,266	$278,600	$89,414	23.8%	n/a	—
Sicklerville, NJ	38 mi	$1,566	$278,900	$105,602	24.2%	n/a	—
Glassboro, NJ	42 mi	$1,687	$314,400	$87,278	21.3%	n/a	—
Bridgeton, NJ	42 mi	$1,340	$145,500	$55,781	24.3%	n/a	—
Lindenwold, NJ	42 mi	$1,323	$173,600	$55,954	12.6%	n/a	—
Springdale, NJ	44 mi	$879	$493,900	$164,796	22.5%	n/a	—
Toms River, NJ	45 mi	$1,731	$403,600	$100,137	24.1%	n/a	—
Westmont, NJ	49 mi	$1,754	$422,200	$115,317	13.8%	n/a	—
Moorestown-Lenola, NJ	49 mi	$1,648	$581,700	$138,398	19.1%	n/a	—
Cherry Hill Mall, NJ	49 mi	$2,132	$341,200	$103,708	19.6%	n/a	—
Collingswood, NJ	50 mi	$1,488	$380,400	$90,184	15.1%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Distances

CITY Calculation (straight line) Source: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (coordinates) · Data: 2024

How far Atlantic City, NJ is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.

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From ⇅	Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅	Population of that city ⇅
Philadelphia, PA	57 mi	1,579,706
New York, NY	93 mi	8,483,844
Charlotte, NC	454 mi	903,844
Columbus, OH	456 mi	914,802
Indianapolis, IN	623 mi	885,860
Chicago, IL	714 mi	2,711,226
Jacksonville, FL	746 mi	977,670
Oklahoma City, OK	1,290 mi	697,125
Dallas, TX	1,322 mi	1,307,930
Fort Worth, TX	1,353 mi	963,194
Houston, TX	1,358 mi	2,328,253
Austin, TX	1,457 mi	979,539
San Antonio, TX	1,527 mi	1,479,835
Denver, CO	1,613 mi	718,877
Phoenix, AZ	2,114 mi	1,642,323
San Diego, CA	2,403 mi	1,389,526
Seattle, WA	2,427 mi	754,195
Los Angeles, CA	2,439 mi	3,857,263
San Jose, CA	2,541 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	2,595 mi	830,235

Nearby cities with open jobs (within 120 miles)

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City ⇅	Straight-line distance ⇅	Open jobs ⇅
Marlton, NJ	44 mi	13
Lakewood, NJ	51 mi	2
Philadelphia, PA	57 mi	165
Wilmington, DE	63 mi	2
Fort Washington, PA	66 mi	2
Newark, DE	73 mi	8
Iselin, NJ	83 mi	2
New York, NY	93 mi	2,049
Brooklyn, NY	94 mi	1
Jersey City, NJ	94 mi	108
Bethlehem, PA	99 mi	3
Manhattan, NY	100 mi	3
Deer Park, NY	113 mi	17
Baltimore, MD	116 mi	107
Mahwah, NJ	119 mi	2

The employer

Leidos is the employer in this listing. See all its open jobs here →

Company description (from The Muse): Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

size: Large Size; industries: Information Technology; locations on The Muse: Reston, VA.

It is among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 47,000 employees worldwide (year not stated). Company page with headquarters, state economy and official links →

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Median rent in Atlantic City is $1,136 a month and median household income $41,028 (ACS 2020–2024).

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