Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Summary

Leidos delivers innovative technology and engineering solutions for government and commercial customers. The Substation Protection & Controls Engineer designs and supports electric utility substation protection and control projects from 12kV to 500kV, including relay, schematic, panel layout, wiring, and bill of materials design. The role also provides project lifecycle, construction, quality control, and client support while coordinating with engineers, designers, and CAD technicians.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

• 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
• Demonstrate 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 team environment
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• Demonstrate 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 team environment
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments
• High level of computer competency
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites

Nice to Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Flexible work hours/work arrangements
• 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
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Continuous improvement via mentoring
• Formal and informal project management training
• Assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications
• A welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement