Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Overview

Description

Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join Leidos' Substation Engineering organization. This role supports the professional growth and work-life balance of our team while leading and designing high voltage utility substation projects. Remote or Hybrid options are available in the Charlotte, NC office for applicants. Candidates must be located in the United States or be able to relocate to the United States.

• Act as a key contributor to the development substation protection and control design projects
• Lead, mentor and grow a diverse team of engineers, designers, and drafters
• Take complete ownership of each project, including management of financials, resources, and design
• Liaison, lead, coordinate, and collaborate with external clients
• Continually improve and maximize quality
• Effectively and professionally communicate with our clients
• Contribute to the definition of design scope, philosophies, and design methodologies

• Participating in leadership training
• Career advancement and leadership opportunities
• Attending technical training to expand skills
• Support to obtain and maintain your P.E. license
• Exposure to projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other related degree
• Eight (8+) years of direct experience in substation Protection and control design
• Ability to lead substation design projects by aligning engineering execution with program management

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E) license
• Master’s degree in related field
• Experience leading a project team
• Experience in substation physical design
• Field testing/commissioning experience

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, working with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipal/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. We provide engineering and project management services and work with construction partners delivering Energy Delivery Solutions.

Leidos is consistently recognized in national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as a Top 10 T&D Firm and a Top 10 Power Firm.

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. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide how we do business.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest and invests in you with career advancement, growth opportunities and mentoring, project management training, and assistance with relevant certifications. We challenge you to solve some of the world’s toughest problems and reward you with a welcoming culture that supports work/life balance and competitive compensation and benefits. We value diversity and inclusion and the opportunity to make a difference.

Original Posting:
May 29, 2025

Pay Range: $ - $

For U.S. positions:
Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date listed above.