Substation Protection and Controls Engineer (South)

About the role

Leidos is looking for a Substation Protection and Controls Engineer to join its Substation South Group. The engineer designs substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV, using knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits, and electrical power calculations. The position sits alongside Mid, Senior and Lead level electrical engineers across the South.

Key responsibilities

• Design relay one-line diagrams, three-line AC schematics, DC protection schematics, panel layouts and wiring designs
• Prepare single-line diagrams, schematics and wiring designs for substations, and run quality control checks on wiring designs
• Prepare studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems
• Develop bills of materials based on design criteria and support the full project lifecycle from scoping to final design and implementation
• Support construction and apply the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the design process
• Work with client standards and with designers/drafters to produce the required drawings
• Interface with local clients and partner with utility clients nationwide, working with disciplines such as substation, telecom and civil structural

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Mid level: 2+ years of substation protection and control design and/or field testing and commissioning experience; Senior/Lead level: 6+ years
• Experience executing substation protection and control projects
• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings
• Willingness to travel to project and client sites and to the Portland, OR office as needed

Required skills

• Reading and designing one-line, three-line, AC/DC schematic and wiring drawings
• Electrical power calculations
• CAD tools (a plus)
• High level of computer competency

What we offer

• Hybrid schedule: 2-3 days in the office (Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston or Orlando) and remote days
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure support, PMP development and technical training
• Mentorship, coaching and leadership pathways
• Opportunities to lead a team and career advancement