Distribution Protection Supervisor

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Description

Looking for an opportunity to lead and make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative energy solutions through the expertise of our people. We are seeking a Distribution Protection Supervisor to support and lead our growing Distribution System Protection and Automation portfolio. This role bridges hands-on technical excellence with team leadership, client engagement, and project execution. The Distribution Protection Supervisor will oversee technical delivery, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with utility clients across distribution protection, automation, and reliability programs.

Hybrid or Remote support types available

Hybrid or remote work options are available with the following considerations: relocate to or reside within the United States; hybrid schedule of 2–4 days per week in the Framingham, MA office; travel to customer sites and in-office/testing labs as needed.

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• Supervise and provide technical leadership to a team of distribution protection engineers.
• Review and approve relay and recloser settings packages for distribution systems (4.16 kV through 34.5 kV).
• Lead protection coordination studies for feeders, reclosers, fuses, capacitor banks, and distribution substations.
• Guide the development of standardized protection templates and coordination philosophies.
• Support deployment of automation devices including reclosers, Trip Saver®, and sectionalizing equipment.
• Collaborate with planning, design, SCADA, and field engineering teams to ensure correct device application.
• Interface directly with utility clients to review protection strategies, study results, and recommendations.
• Ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with client standards and NERC/NESC requirements.
• Provide technical mentorship and training to junior engineers.
• Support project planning, execution, and construction support activities.
• Assist with proposal development, scope definition, and technical estimates when required.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with eight (8+) years of experience in distribution protection engineering, coordination, and utility consulting.
• Proven experience leading technical teams performing distribution fault studies and developing relay and recloser settings.
• Strong background in distribution protection coordination for feeders, reclosers, fuses, capacitor banks, and sectionalizing devices.
• Experience supporting large-scale recloser deployment programs, including development of standardized and templatized protection settings.
• Expertise supporting distribution automation and reliability initiatives, including normally-open feeder ties, sectionalization, and restoration schemes.
• Experience evaluating feeder protection performance with respect to SAIDI and CAIDI reliability metrics.
• Proficiency performing fault current, coordination, load flow, and protection studies for distribution systems at 4.16 kV, 12 kV, 24 kV, and 34.5 kV.
• Ability to evaluate recloser placement and feeder segmentation based on fault exposure, load distribution, voltage performance, and restoration benefits.
• Experience assessing distributed generation impacts on distribution fault levels, voltage regulation, and feeder coordination.
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing protection settings for SEL microprocessor relays (e.g., SEL-351S) and recloser controls, with configuration and coordination of distribution reclosers.
• Experience supporting and implementing FLISR (Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration) switching logic and automation schemes.
• Proficiency with analysis and modeling tools such as CYME, Milsoft Wind Mil, ASPEN One Liner, ETAP, AcSELerator Quick Set, ArcGIS, and PSS®E for power flow and planning studies.
• Working knowledge of distribution line design and protection planning considerations, including feeder topology and sectionalization strategies.
• Experience coordinating protection requirements with distribution physical design and line rebuild projects.
• Experience reviewing protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, and automation drawings.
• Familiarity with SCADA/RTU systems and reviewing substation and feeder drawings for utility standards compliance.
• Experience supporting arc flash studies using IEEE and NESC methodologies.
• Strong understanding of NERC reliability standards, interconnection studies, and utility planning practices.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior engineers in protection philosophy and coordination practices.
• Strong technical communication skills for client-facing study results, recommendations, and design documentation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards in fast-paced environments.

• Experience supervising small technical teams or acting as a technical lead.
• Knowledge of Transmission Protection philosophies.
• Utility or power…