Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 92,112 - 166,510; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join their diverse Substation Engineering team. This role involves leading design projects, mentoring a team, and collaborating with clients while ensuring high project quality.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with opportunities for growth and skill development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct experience in substation protection and control design.
• Ability to lead substation design projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers and drafters.
• Take complete ownership of each project including management of financials.
• Liaison and coordinate with external clients.
• Contribute to the definition of design scope and methodologies.

Skills

Substation protection and control design

Project management

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Job description

We are in search of a Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced Substation Engineering organization at Leidos.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Hybrid: (1-3) days a week on site at our client’s office in Allentown, PA.
• Remote: (2-4) days a week – work from where you are.
• Qualified candidates MUST be located near the Allentown, PA area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a key contributor to substation protection and control design projects.
• Lead, mentor and grow a diverse team of engineers, designers and drafters.
• Take complete ownership of each project, including management of financials, resources and design.
• Liaison, lead, coordinate and collaborate with external clients.
• Continually improve and maximize project quality.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients.
• Contribute to the definition of design scope, philosophies and methodologies.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in leadership training.
• Advance your career and pursue leadership opportunities.
• Attend technical training to expand your skills.
• Work at a company that supports your journey to obtain and maintain your P.E. license.
• Gain exposure to projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience leading a project team.
• Experience in substation physical design.
• Field testing and commissioning experience.

PAY RANGES

Pay range: $107,900.00 – $195,050.00. This figure is a guideline only and may vary based on responsibilities, experience, market data and other factors.

ORIGINAL POSTING

For U.S. positions: The job requisition is expected to remain open for at least 3 days with a closing date anticipated no earlier than 3 days after the posting date of April 21, 2026.