Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos•Seven Fields, PA

7d•$87,100 - $157,450•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 how renewable energy integrates into the electric grid. Candidates will utilize their knowledge of digital logic design and AC/DC circuits for substation electrical projects. The role also includes responsibilities for design and planning of electric transmission, distribution, and substation facilities, preparation of single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs, and quality control checks. Additionally, the engineer will prepare studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems, and provide complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and implementation, including construction support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree.
Four (4+) 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

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.
US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background Check.

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.
Provide complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and implementation.
Provide construction support.
Apply the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes.
Work with client standards to implement design.
Work 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.