Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection and Controls Engineer to join its team in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. The engineer will design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12 kV to 500 kV, using knowledge of digital logic design and AC and DC circuits. The work offers exposure to how power generation, including renewable energy, connects to the electric system. Candidates must be located in Pittsburgh or within the client servicing territory of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio; hybrid or remote options are available for eligible candidates.

The role includes working with local and nationwide utility clients and on projects ranging from distribution to transmission voltages. The engineer will perform electrical power calculations and coordinate with other disciplines, including substation, telecom, and civil/structural teams. The position supports project work from scoping through final design and construction, with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and leadership growth.

Leidos’ Power Delivery Services team provides power and telecommunications expertise to utilities and mobile operators, along with engineering, project management, and energy delivery solutions. The company describes its culture as supportive of career advancement, continuous improvement, work/life balance, diversity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree.
• At least two years of substation protection and control design or testing/commissioning experience.
• Ability to read and design protection and control drawings, including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and clients.
• Detail-oriented problem-solving skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills.
• Willingness to travel to project and client sites.
• Must be located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, or within the client servicing territory of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio.

Nice To Haves

• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a Department of Energy 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 with CAD tools.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Field testing or commissioning experience.

Responsibilities

• Design relay one-line diagrams, three-line AC schematics, and DC protection schematics.
• Create panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Develop bills of material.
• Perform quality-control checks on wiring designs.
• Support projects from scoping through final design and construction.
• Apply NESC requirements and client standards to each design.
• Work with a designer or drafter to produce project drawings.
• Interface with local clients and partner with utility clients nationwide.
• Perform electrical power calculations and coordinate with other disciplines, including substation, telecom, and civil/structural teams.

Benefits

• Support for obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) development.
• Technical and non-technical training.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced engineers and managers.
• Career advancement, growth opportunities, and leadership pathways.
• Formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining relevant certifications.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A culture that recognizes the importance of work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level