Substation Protection and Controls Engineer - (South)

Leidos•Atlanta, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join their Substation South Group. This role involves designing substation protection and control projects for electric utilities, ranging from 12kV to 500kV. The position offers exposure to the integration of renewable energy into the electric system and requires knowledge of digital logic design and AC/DC circuits. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, or Orlando offices, with the remaining days offering remote flexibility. Successful candidates will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and leadership. The role also involves interfacing with local clients, 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 with two (2+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience (for Mid-level).
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree with six (6+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience (for Senior/Lead Level).
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 a 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 and Portland, OR office as needed.

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

Design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV.
Use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.
Prepare single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs for substations.
Perform quality control checks for wiring designs.
Prepare studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems.
Support the complete project lifecycle from scoping to final design and implementation.
Provide construction support.
Apply the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to design processes.
Work with client standards to implement design.
Work with a Designer/Drafter to create required drawings for each project.
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.