Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos•Pittsburgh, PA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to join their team in Pittsburgh, PA. This role involves designing substation protection and control projects for electric utilities, ranging from 12kV to 500kV. The position offers exposure to the power systems industry, including renewable energy integration. Candidates will utilize their knowledge of digital logic design and AC/DC circuits for substation electrical projects. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-4 days per week in the Pittsburgh office, or remote for candidates residing in PA, OH, VA, WV, or NJ. Leidos offers a fast-paced, diverse work environment with flexible hours and encourages career development through programs like EIT, PE, PMP, technical training, and leadership opportunities. The role also involves partnering with utility clients nationwide, working on various project types, performing electrical power calculations, and interacting with other engineering disciplines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree
Two (2+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience
Experience in executing substation protection and control projects
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs
Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, AC/DC schematic drawings and wiring design
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment
Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction
Detail oriented
Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments
High level of computer competency
Willingness to travel to project / client sites

Nice To Haves

US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background Check
Engineer Intern (“EI” or “EIT”) professional certification
Professional Engineer (“PE”) License
Experience performing quality control checks on small substation protection and control design projects
Experience working on CAD tools
Master’s degree in related field
Field testing/commissioning experience

Responsibilities

Relay One Line Design
Three Line AC Schematic Design
DC Protection Schematic Design
Panel Layout and Wiring Design
Develop Bill of Materials Based on Design Criteria
Quality Control Checks on Wiring Design
Complete Project Lifecycle Support from Scoping to Final Design and Implementation
Construction Support
Applying the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes
Working with Client Standards to Implement Design
Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project
Comply with quality control and safe work practices
Maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget
Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide
Working with different types of projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages
Electrical Power Calculations
Interactions with Other Disciplines (Substation, Telecom, and Civil Structural, etc)