Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Description

Are you ready for your next career challenge?

We are in search of a Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced Substation Engineering organization. As a future leader of our substation protection and control group, you will design high‑voltage utility substation projects, lead and mentor a team, and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

• Hybrid (1–3 days per week on site at the client’s office in Allentown, PA)
• Remote (2–4 days per week – work from where you are)
• Qualified candidates MUST be located near the Allentown, PA area
• In‑person connection: build strong relationships with colleagues and clients by being in the office or on‑site
• Networking events: expand your horizons and make valuable connections at industry‑leading events
• Continuous development: participate in top‑tier training programs and conferences
• The best of both worlds: flexibility to work remotely on other days, giving you freedom to focus, recharge, and bring your A‑game to every opportunity

• Act as a key contributor to the development of substation protection and control design projects
• Lead, mentor and grow a diverse team of engineers, designers, and drafters
• Take complete ownership of each project, including management of financials, resources, and design
• Liaise, lead, coordinate, and collaborate with external clients
• Continually improve and maximize quality
• Effectively and professionally communicate with our clients
• Contribute to the definition of design scope, philosophies, and design methodologies

• Participate in leadership training
• Career advancement and leadership opportunities
• Attend technical training intended to expand your skills
• Work at a company that supports your journey to obtain and maintain a P.E. license
• Receive exposure to projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related degree
• Eight (8+) plus years of direct experience in substation protection and control design
• Ability to lead substation design projects by aligning engineering execution with program management

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience leading a project team
• Some experience in substation physical design
• 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.