Lead substation protection engineer designing 12–500 kV grid systems for Leidos’ utility power delivery services. Developing relay, AC/DC schematic, control panel, and commissioning solutions.
Responsibilities
Lead and support substation protection and control design projects
Own complex protection and controls designs across 12–500 kV systems
Apply advanced digital logic and AC/DC circuit expertise
Create and refine relay one-line diagrams defining protection zones and system topology
Develop detailed AC schematics covering 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, budget, quality-control, and safe-work practices
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) or more years of substation protection control design experience
Experience leading and executing substation protection and control projects
Clear and professional communication 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 with engineering tools and software
Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed
Candidates must live in Canada
Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites in the United States as needed
Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) professional certification (additional qualification)
Professional Engineer (PE) license (additional qualification)
Master’s degree in related field (additional qualification)
Field testing/commissioning experience (additional qualification)
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