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Associate Substation Engineer

Leidos

Charlotte, NCJob$58–105K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$58–105K/yr
Location
Charlotte, NC
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Associate Substation Engineer works under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer on utility substation engineering projects within Leidos’ Power Delivery division. The role supports substation design and project deliverables while developing technical skills and the ability to work more independently. The position calls for an electrical engineering degree, foundational power engineering knowledge, and strong communication, organization, and teamwork abilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Utility Grid SystemsElectric Power PrinciplesEngineering TheoryEngineering ResearchAlternative EvaluationRecommendation PreparationDeadline ManagementTeamworkMultitaskingCommunicationOrganizationComputer CompetencyWindows SoftwarePower Systems DesignElectric Power EngineeringAttention to Detail

Qualifications

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering0+ Years Utility Substation Engineering ExperienceFE Exam Passing GradeNational Engineering Society Membership

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

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.)

PowerDelivery

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PDSSUBSTATION

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Original Posting:

October 15, 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 onlyand 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 [email protected] .

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 (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00193286

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,019 open Substation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$58–105K/yr
  • North Carolina median$134–214K/yr34 salary ranges
  • US median$134–230K/yr783 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $81K, is 54% below the North Carolina median midpoint ($177K) — in the lowest quarter of Substation Engineer salary ranges in North Carolina.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 41 open Substation Engineer jobs in North Carolina and 1,019 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in North Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Substation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 8 years, across 939 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 562 of the 1,019 open Substation Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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