Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12 kV to 500 kV. This role requires knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits, and the ability to develop electrical projects that integrate renewable energy into the electric system.

Candidates must live in the Framingham, MA client‑servicing territory covering MA, CT, NH, RI. 1–4 days per week in the office with remote work on other days. Expect in‑person connection, networking events, continuous development, and flexibility.

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non‑Technical Training Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

• 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
• Apply the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes
• Work with Client Standards to Implement Design
• Work with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with four (4+) or more years of substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience
• 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 a team environment
• Self‑starter who works independently with minimal direction
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solving in both team and independent environments
• High level of computer competency
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites

• 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

Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors are considered in extending an offer including responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, market data alignment, bargaining agreements, and applicable law.

April 29, 2026

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.