Senior Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Overview

Description

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.

We are looking for a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team. As a Proection & 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 field offers exposure to how power generation, including renewable energy, ties into the electric system. Candidates will be expected to use knowledge of digital logic design and AC/DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.

Preferred candidates would be located in (Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin).

Must be willing to travel to customer sites and in office as needed. (10% to 20% travel)

• Interfacing with Local Clients and partnering with a variety of utility clients nationwide.
• Working with projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages.
• Electrical power calculations and design documentation.
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Telecom, Civil Structural, etc.).
• Relay one-line design, three-line AC schematic design, and DC protection schematic design.
• Panel layout and wiring design.
• Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria and perform quality control checks on wiring design.
• Provide complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and implementation, including construction support.
• Apply the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the design processes and work with client standards to implement design.
• Collaborate with designers/drafters to create required drawings for each project.

Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design.

• Senior-Level: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with 4+ years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience.
• Lead-Level: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with 8+ 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 internal teams and clients to meet project needs.
• Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings such as one-line, three-line, AC/DC schematic drawings and wiring design.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and work independently or in a team.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of computer competency.
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

• US Citizen and able to pass a DOE background check.
• Engineer Intern (EI or EIT) professional certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience performing quality control checks on 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 telecommunications expertise, working with numerous utilities and providers. Our capabilities include engineering and project management services and collaboration with construction partners to deliver Energy Delivery Solutions. We are recognized by Engineering News-Record in rankings for Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through our diverse and talented people dedicated to our customers’ success. Our mission, vision, and values guide the way we do business.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest and invests in you through career advancement, growth opportunities, and continuous improvement via mentoring and training. We offer a welcoming culture, work/life balance, and competitive compensation and benefits. We value diversity and inclusion and the opportunity to make a difference.

Power Delivery
• PDSSUBSTATION

September 29, 2025

Pay Range: $85,150.00 - $

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors may include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, internal equity, market data, and applicable agreements.