Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead! We are looking for a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team in our Orlando, FL office. As a Protection & Control Engineer, candidates will have the opportunity to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV. This is an exciting and growing field in the power systems industry and allows candidates to get exposure to how the power generation such as that of renewable energy ties into the electric system.

Candidates will be expected to use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.

• Hybrid
  
  Schedule:
  
  (3) days a week in Orlando, FL.
• Design and planning related activities for electric transmission, distribution, and substation facilities, including preparation of single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs and quality control checks for wiring designs.
• Prepare studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems.
• Complete Project Lifecycle from scoping to final design and implementation, including construction support and client interactions.
• Interfacing with Local Clients and partnering with a variety of utility clients nationwide.
• Work with different project types ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages and apply Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to design processes.
• Work with client standards and collaborate with designers/drafters to create required drawings.

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• 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.
• 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.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills in both team and independent environments.
• High level of computer competency.
• Willingness to travel to project/client sites and Portland, OR office as needed.

• US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background Check.
• Engineer Intern (EI or EIT) 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.

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipal/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. We work with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions.

Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more, the posting indicates more information.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented…