Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos•Framingham, MA

7d•$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 hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the Framingham, MA office, with opportunities for networking, continuous development, and flexible remote work on other days. Successful candidates will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with opportunities for career advancement through PE licensure support, PMP development, technical training, leadership pathways, and mentorship. The role also involves interfacing with local and nationwide utility clients, working on diverse projects, performing electrical power calculations, and collaborating with other disciplines.

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

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.
Designing protection schemes: relay one-lines, three-line AC schematics, and DC protection schematics, panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
Developing bills of materials tied directly to design criteria.
Running QC checks on designs before deliverables are sent to the client.
Complete Project Lifecycle Support from Scoping to Final Design and Implementation.
Applying NESC minimum requirements and client-specific design standards to the design process.
Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project.