Electrical Power Systems Engineer

3 days ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Leidos Full time

About Leidos

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider, offering innovative services to utilities and mobile operators.

We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

About the Job

We are seeking an Electrical Power Systems Engineer to join our team. As an Electrical Power Systems Engineer, you will 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, allowing 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.

The successful candidate can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements.

In this role, you can also expect to gain experience in the following:

  • Interfacing with local clients
  • Partnering with various utility clients nationwide
  • Working with different types of projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages
  • Electrical power calculations
  • Interactions with other disciplines (substation, telecom, and civil structural, etc)

Key Responsibilities

The Electrical Power Systems Engineer will be responsible for:

  • Relay one-line design
  • Three-line AC schematic design
  • DC protection schematic design
  • Panel layout and wiring design
  • Developing 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

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related degree
  • Four (4+) 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 internal teams and clients to meet project needs
  • Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings
  • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
  • Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environments
  • 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

What We Offer

At Leidos, we take care of our employees. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, career advancement opportunities, and continuous improvement through mentoring, formal and informal project management training, and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications.

We challenge you to help solve some of the world's toughest problems and reward you with a collaborative environment where you can make a difference.

Pay Range

$85,150 - $153,925 per year

Please note that this salary range is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.



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