Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer
About The Position
We are in search of a Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced Substation Engineering organization at Leidos. This role is committed to fostering a work environment that supports personal growth by focusing on career objectives and personal well-being to achieve a successful work-life balance. You will interact with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing high voltage utility substation projects. Leidos is recognized as an industry leader, ranked within the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR). The company is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider, with its Power Delivery Services Team serving over 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, and a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers, and private developers. Leidos also works with industry-leading construction partners to deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. The company delivers innovative solutions through diverse and talented people dedicated to customer success, empowering teams, contributing to communities, and operating sustainably. Leidos invests in its employees through career advancement, growth opportunities, continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training, and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. They offer a welcoming culture, strong work/life balance, competitive compensation, and benefits, believing that diversity and inclusion make them better.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other related degree
- Eight (8+) plus years of direct experience in substation Protection and control design
- Ability to lead substation design projects by aligning engineering execution with program management
Nice To Haves
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E) license
- Master’s degree in related field
- Experience leading a project team
- Some experience in substation physical design
- Field testing/commissioning experience
Responsibilities
- Act as a key contributor to the development substation protection and control design projects
- Lead, mentor and grow a diverse team of engineers, designers, and drafters
- Take complete ownership of each project, to include management of financials, resources, and design
- Liaison, lead, coordinate, and collaborate with external clients
- Continually improve and maximize quality
- Effectively and professionally communicate with our clients
- Contribute to the definition of design scope, philosophies, design methodologies
Benefits
- Participating in leadership training
- Career advancement and leadership opportunities
- Attending technical training intended to expand your skills
- Working at company that supports your journey to obtain and maintain your P.E. license
- Receiving exposure to projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages
- Competitive compensation
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
- Mentoring
- Formal and informal project management training
- Assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications
- Welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance
- Diversity and inclusion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
