Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

About the role

Leidos is looking for a Substation Protection and Controls Engineer to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV. The work uses knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits, and connects power generation such as renewable energy to the electric system. The position is hybrid, with 1 to 4 days in the Framingham, MA office (client servicing territory covers MA, CT, NH, RI).

Key responsibilities

• Relay one line design, three line AC schematic design, DC protection schematic design, panel layout and wiring design.
• Develop bills of materials based on design criteria and perform quality control checks on wiring design.
• Support the full project lifecycle, from scoping and final design to implementation and construction support.
• Apply the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code and work with client standards to implement designs.
• Work with a designer/drafter to create the required drawings for each project.
• Interface with local clients and partner with utility clients nationwide, working across distribution to transmission voltage levels and with disciplines such as substation, telecom and civil structural.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, with 2+ years of substation protection and control design and/or field testing and commissioning experience.
• Experience executing substation protection and control projects.
• Excellent communication skills with internal teams and clients.
• Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings (one-line, three-line, AC/DC schematics and wiring design).
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure, strong analytical skills, self-starter and team collaborator.
• Willingness to travel to project and client sites.

Required skills

• Reading and designing substation protection and control drawings.
• High level of computer competency.
• Nice to have: EIT or PE license, CAD tool experience, quality control checks on small projects, master's degree, field testing and commissioning experience.

What we offer

• Fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible hours and arrangements.
• Career development including EIT, PE and PMP certifications, leadership and mentorship opportunities.
• Training and conferences, and a supportive culture with work-life balance.

Pay range: $69,550 - $125,725.