Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos•Orlando, FL

4d•$87,100 - $157,450•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages ranging from 12kV up to 500kV. This is a growing field within the power systems industry, providing exposure to how power generation, including renewable energy, integrates with the electric system. The engineer will utilize knowledge of digital logic design and AC/DC circuits to design substation electrical projects, ensuring compliance with quality control, safe work practices, project scope, schedule, and budget. The position is part of a design team including engineers, designers, and CAD technicians, working with client standards to implement designs. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with 3 days a week in the Orlando, FL office.

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.
Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.
High level of computer competency.
Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

Nice To Haves

Senior-Level: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience.
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.