Substation Engineer
Posted 2026-05-05
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for their customers. They are looking for a Substation Engineer to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities, ensuring compliance with quality control and project specifications.
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 one (1+) 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
Benefits
- Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).
- Professional Engineer License (PE).
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities.
- Leadership Opportunities.
- Mentorship & Training Opportunities.
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