Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

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Candidates must reside in the United States, at least 50 miles from the Atlanta, GA office, and be able to work remotely from Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Alabama while traveling 10–20% to customer sites.

• Lead and support the delivery of substation protection and control design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on‑time performance.
• Create and refine relay one‑line diagrams that define protection zones and system topology.
• Develop detailed AC schematics that capture current, voltage, and protection device relationships.
• Produce DC control and protection schematics that ensure safe and reliable operation of substation equipment.
• Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts that support efficient construction and long‑term maintainability.
• Build accurate BOMs aligned with project criteria, equipment standards, and client requirements.
• Perform rigorous QC checks on wiring and schematic designs to ensure accuracy, safety, and constructability.
• Contribute from early scoping through final design, implementation, and energization support.
• Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Apply National Electrical Safety Code requirements to ensure safe and compliant designs.
• Interpret and implement utility‑specific standards across all design deliverables.
• Partner with design staff to produce complete, accurate drawing packages for every project.
• Maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget while following quality control and safe work practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related degree with eight (8+) or more years of substation protection control design experience.
• Experience in leading and executing substation protection and control projects.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients to support project needs.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fast‑paced or high‑pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, contribute to group success, and provide leadership when needed.
• Self‑starter who can take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical abilities with a track record of solving engineering challenges both independently and collaboratively.
• High level of computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

• Engineer Intern (“EI”) or Engineer in Training (“EIT”) professional certification.
• Professional Engineer (“PE”) License.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Field testing/commissioning experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.