Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos•Atlanta, GA

1d•$69,550 - $125,725•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, with voltages ranging from 12kV to 500kV. The position offers exposure to how power generation, including renewables, integrates into the electric system. Candidates will utilize their knowledge of digital logic design and AC/DC circuits for substation electrical projects. The role is described as fast-paced and highly collaborative, with opportunities for career advancement through professional development, training, and leadership pathways. The company emphasizes a strong work-life balance, competitive compensation, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

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.
Experience in executing substation protection and control projects.
Demonstrate 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.

Nice To Haves

Senior / Lead 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.
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.
Preparation of single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs for substations.
Quality control checks for wiring designs.
Preparation of studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems.
Interfacing with Local Clients.
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).
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.