Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer

🕒 September 25

🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

🇺🇸 United States – Remote 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

🌽 Illinois, Oklahoma, +3 more states – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote 🌪️ Oklahoma – Remote 🍂 Massachusetts – Remote 🚗 Michigan – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote

💵 $107.9k - $195.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Leidos

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Healthcare • Consulting • Logistics

Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

📋 Description

• 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