Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer

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We are looking for a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team. This role involves designing substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12 kV to 500 kV. Candidates will use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.

Hybrid

Schedule:

(2‑4) days a week in office.

* Must be located in or able to relocate to the United States within the client servicing territory.

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast‑paced, diverse work environment, flexible work arrangements, and managers who encourage career development and growth. Opportunities include:

• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non‑Technical Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

In this role, you can also expect to gain experience in the following:

• Interfacing with local clients
• Partnering with a variety of utility clients nationwide
• Working with projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages
• Electrical power calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines (substation, telecom, civil structural, etc.)

The Challenge:

• 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 process
• Work with client standards to implement design
• Work with a designer/drafter to create the required drawings for each project

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 consisting of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with at least 8 years of substation protection/control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience
• Experience executing substation protection and control projects
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal team and clients to meet project needs
• Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings (one‑line, three‑line, AC/DC schematic, wiring design)
• 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
• High level of computer competency
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites
• Proactive communication with strong written and oral skills

You Might Also Have:

• Engineer Intern (EI or EIT) professional certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience performing quality control checks on substation protection and control design projects
• Experience with CAD tools such as SDS AutoCAD Electrical
• Proficiency with Bentley Project Wise data management system
• Master's degree in related field
• Field testing/commissioning experience

About Leidos

Leidos is a trusted and technology‑focused solutions provider that delivers engineering and project management services to utilities, mobile operators and other organizations. Leidos is a leader in Power Delivery Services, recognized by Engineering News‑Record as a Top 10 T&D firm and Top 10 Power firm.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $ – $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and is not a guarantee of compensation.

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.