Substation Protection and Controls Engineer - (South)

Leidos•Orlando, FL

22h•$87,100 - $157,450•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 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 is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days in the office (Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, or Orlando) for collaboration and networking, with the flexibility to work remotely on other days. Successful candidates will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and will be hired at the Mid, Senior, or Lead Level. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for design and planning activities for electric transmission, distribution, and substation facilities, including preparing single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs, as well as performing quality control checks. Responsibilities also include preparing studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems. The company offers flexible work arrangements, supportive leadership, and a culture that invests in employee growth through professional development opportunities, PE licensure support, PMP development, technical training, leadership pathways, and mentorship.

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 (for Mid-Level).
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree with six (6+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience (for Senior/Lead Level).
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 and Portland, OR office as needed.

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.
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.
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.