Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos•Framingham, MA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing substation protection and control projects for electric utilities, with voltages 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 to design electrical projects for substations. The role is hybrid, requiring candidates to live within the client servicing territory of the Framingham, MA office (MA, CT, NH, RI) and work 1-4 days in the office. The company emphasizes continuous development through training programs and conferences, networking opportunities, and offers flexible work hours and arrangements. Managers encourage career development, including obtaining Engineer in Training (EIT) certificates, Professional Engineer (PE) licenses, and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications. The role also involves interfacing with local clients, partnering with utility clients nationwide, working on projects from distribution to transmission levels, performing electrical power calculations, and interacting with other engineering disciplines.

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
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

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
Comply with quality control and safe work practices
Maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget