Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer

We are searching for a Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join our fast‑paced Substation Engineering organization  a future leader, you will collaborate with electric utility disciplines and lead the design of high‑voltage substation projects.

• 3 days a week in the Walled Lake, MI office (remote on other days)
• In‑Person Connection:
  Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Networking Events:
  Attend industry‑leading events.
• Continuous Development:
  Participate in top‑tier training programs and conferences.
• Flexibility to work remotely on other days.

• 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 full ownership of each project, including management of financials, resources and design.
• Liaise, lead, coordinate and collaborate with external clients.
• Continuously improve and maximize quality.
• Effectively and professionally communicate with clients.
• Contribute to the definition of design scope, philosophies and design methodologies.

• Participate in leadership training.
• Career advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Attend technical training to expand skills.
• Support in obtaining and maintaining a P.E. license.
• Exposure to projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Eight (8+) 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 related field.
• Experience leading a project team.
• Some experience in substation physical design.
• Field testing/commissioning experience.

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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.