Substation Protection and Control Engineer

2 months ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Leidos Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join our team at Leidos. As a key member of our Power Delivery Services Team, you will be responsible for designing substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design substation protection and control projects, including one-line drawings, three-line drawings, AC/DC schematic drawings, and wiring design.
  • Develop bill of materials based on design criteria and perform quality control checks on wiring design.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and clients to meet project needs and ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Apply the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the design processes and work with client standards to implement design.
  • Work with a designer/drafter to create the required drawings for each project.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in substation protection and control design and/or field testing/commissioning.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal teams and clients.
  • 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 a 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Engineer Intern (EI) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
  • 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.
About Leidos

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. We deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via 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 welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits.



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