Senior Substation Protection and Control Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Substation Protection and Control Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer
Make a real impact at Leidos, where innovative solutions power the future of electric utilities. We're seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design critical protection and control systems for substations at voltages from 12kV to 500kV. This remote/teleworker role (preferred in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin) offers 10-20% travel and exposure to renewable energy integration into power grids.
Key Responsibilities
- Design relay one-lines, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, and wiring.
- Develop BOMs and perform QC checks.
- Support full project lifecycle, including construction assistance.
- Apply NESC and client standards while collaborating across disciplines.
Qualifications That Set You Apart
Senior-Level: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering + 4+ years in substation P&C design/testing. Lead-Level: 8+ years. Strong skills in drawings, communication, problem-solving, and independent work. PE/EIT preferred; DOE clearance eligible.
Career Growth & Benefits
Thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment with mentorship, certifications (EIT/PE/PMP), leadership opportunities, and nationwide client partnerships. Gain experience in power calculations, client interfacing, and multi-discipline projects.
Ready to Power Your Career?
US Citizens: Share your resume today for this rewarding role delivering mission-critical engineering excellence.
Locations
- Remote/Teleworker, United States, United States (Remote)
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Substation protection and control designintermediate
- Relay one-line designintermediate
- AC and DC schematic designintermediate
- Panel layout and wiring designintermediate
- Bill of Materials developmentintermediate
- National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) applicationintermediate
- Digital logic designintermediate
- Electrical power calculationsintermediate
- Quality control checksintermediate
- CAD and drafting coordinationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (experience)
- Senior-Level: 4+ years of substation protection control design and/or field testing experience (experience)
- Lead-Level: 8+ years of substation protection control design and/or field testing experience (experience)
- Experience executing substation protection and control projects at 12kV to 500kV (experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred (experience)
- US Citizenship with ability to pass DOE background check (experience)
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills (experience)
- Proficiency in substation drawings (one-line, three-line, AC/DC schematics) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design relay one-line, three-line AC schematics, and DC protection schematics
- Develop panel layouts, wiring designs, and bills of materials
- Perform quality control checks on wiring designs
- Provide full project lifecycle support from scoping to implementation and construction support
- Apply National Electrical Safety Code and client standards to designs
- Collaborate with designers/drafters to produce required project drawings
- Interface with clients and internal teams to meet project scope, schedule, and budget
- Travel to customer sites and office as needed (10-20%)
Benefits
- general: Flexible work hours and remote/teleworker arrangements
- general: Career development support including EIT, PE, PMP certifications
- general: Technical and non-technical training opportunities
- general: Leadership and mentorship programs
- general: Opportunity to lead and grow dynamic teams
- general: Fast-paced, diverse work environment
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Senior Substation Protection and Control Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
Senior Substation Protection and Control Engineer - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer
Make a real impact at Leidos, where innovative solutions power the future of electric utilities. We're seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design critical protection and control systems for substations at voltages from 12kV to 500kV. This remote/teleworker role (preferred in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin) offers 10-20% travel and exposure to renewable energy integration into power grids.
Key Responsibilities
- Design relay one-lines, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, and wiring.
- Develop BOMs and perform QC checks.
- Support full project lifecycle, including construction assistance.
- Apply NESC and client standards while collaborating across disciplines.
Qualifications That Set You Apart
Senior-Level: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering + 4+ years in substation P&C design/testing. Lead-Level: 8+ years. Strong skills in drawings, communication, problem-solving, and independent work. PE/EIT preferred; DOE clearance eligible.
Career Growth & Benefits
Thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment with mentorship, certifications (EIT/PE/PMP), leadership opportunities, and nationwide client partnerships. Gain experience in power calculations, client interfacing, and multi-discipline projects.
Ready to Power Your Career?
US Citizens: Share your resume today for this rewarding role delivering mission-critical engineering excellence.
Locations
- Remote/Teleworker, United States, United States (Remote)
Salary
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
87,100 - 157,450 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Substation protection and control designintermediate
- Relay one-line designintermediate
- AC and DC schematic designintermediate
- Panel layout and wiring designintermediate
- Bill of Materials developmentintermediate
- National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) applicationintermediate
- Digital logic designintermediate
- Electrical power calculationsintermediate
- Quality control checksintermediate
- CAD and drafting coordinationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field (experience)
- Senior-Level: 4+ years of substation protection control design and/or field testing experience (experience)
- Lead-Level: 8+ years of substation protection control design and/or field testing experience (experience)
- Experience executing substation protection and control projects at 12kV to 500kV (experience)
- Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred (experience)
- US Citizenship with ability to pass DOE background check (experience)
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills (experience)
- Proficiency in substation drawings (one-line, three-line, AC/DC schematics) (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design relay one-line, three-line AC schematics, and DC protection schematics
- Develop panel layouts, wiring designs, and bills of materials
- Perform quality control checks on wiring designs
- Provide full project lifecycle support from scoping to implementation and construction support
- Apply National Electrical Safety Code and client standards to designs
- Collaborate with designers/drafters to produce required project drawings
- Interface with clients and internal teams to meet project scope, schedule, and budget
- Travel to customer sites and office as needed (10-20%)
Benefits
- general: Flexible work hours and remote/teleworker arrangements
- general: Career development support including EIT, PE, PMP certifications
- general: Technical and non-technical training opportunities
- general: Leadership and mentorship programs
- general: Opportunity to lead and grow dynamic teams
- general: Fast-paced, diverse work environment
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Senior Substation Protection and Control Engineer - Careers at Leidos @ Leidos.
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