Principal Substation Protection and Control Egineer

Description

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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.

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We are looking for a Principal Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team. As a Substation Protection & Control Engineer, candidates will have the opportunity to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV. This field includes exposure to how power generation, including renewable energy, ties into the electric system. Candidates will be expected to apply knowledge of digital logic design and AC/DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.

• Candidates must be located in the United States
• Must be willing to travel to customer sites and in office as needed (10% to 20% travel)

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible work hours/work arrangements and managers who encourage career development and growth including:

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

• Interfacing with Local Clients
• Partnership with a variety of utility clients nationwide
• Projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages
• Electrical power calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Telecom, Civil/Structural, etc.)
• Participating in the growth and mentorship of junior engineers

• Relay One Line Design
• Three Line AC Schematic Design
• DC Protection Schematic Design
• Panel Layout and Wiring Design
• Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria
• Quality control checks on wiring design
• Complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and implementation
• Construction support
• Apply the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the design processes
• Work with client standards to implement design
• Collaborate with a designer/drafter to create required drawings

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 comprising engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree with 10+ years of Substation protection/control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience
• Experience in executing substation protection and control projects
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal teams and clients to meet project needs
• Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings (one-line, three-line, AC/DC schematic drawings, wiring design)
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Collaborator and leader who works well in a team
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in team and independent environments
• High level of computer competency
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites

• Engineer Intern (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Experience performing quality control checks on small substation protection and control design projects
• Experience working on CAD tools
• Master's degree in related field
• Field testing/commissioning experience

Leidos is an industry leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter 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

Leidos is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, 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 also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay Range

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