Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer

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About the role

  • Lead substation protection and control engineer designing 12–500 kV systems for Leidos’ power delivery services. Producing protection schematics, control panels, and commissioning support for utility projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support substation protection and control design projects
  • Create and refine relay one-line diagrams defining protection zones and system topology
  • Develop detailed AC schematics for current, voltage, and protection-device relationships
  • Produce DC control and protection schematics
  • Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts
  • Build bills of materials aligned with project criteria, equipment standards, and client requirements
  • Perform quality-control checks on wiring and schematic designs
  • Contribute from early scoping through final design, implementation, and energization support
  • Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning
  • Apply National Electrical Safety Code requirements
  • Interpret and implement utility-specific standards
  • Partner with engineers, designers, and CAD technicians to produce complete drawing packages
  • Maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Work with client standards to implement design

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) or more years of substation protection control design experience
  • Experience in leading and executing substation protection and control projects
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients
  • Ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide leadership when needed
  • Self-starter able to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
  • Strong analytical abilities and engineering problem-solving skills
  • High level of computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software
  • Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed
  • Compliance with quality control and safe work practices
  • Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) certification, PE License, Master’s degree, and field testing/commissioning experience are listed as additional qualifications

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure support
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) development
  • Technical and non-technical training
  • Leadership pathways
  • Mentorship and coaching
  • Career advancement and growth opportunities
  • Formal and informal project management training
  • Assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications
  • Strong work/life balance
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Welcoming culture
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic, high-performing team

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$107,900 - $195,050 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

RemoteUnited States

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