Senior Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Leadership opportunities

Professional development training

Zusammenfassung

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer in Germany to design substation protection projects for electric utilities. This role emphasizes digital logic design, circuit analysis, and project lifecycle support. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and two years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible work hours and opportunities for professional development. Benefits include an EIT certificate and potential for relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of substation protection design experience.
• Experience with AC/DC schematic and wiring drawings.
• Detail-oriented collaborator and leader.

Aufgaben

• Prepare single-line and three-line AC schematic designs.
• Design DC protection schematics and panel layouts.
• Support entire project lifecycle from scoping to implementation.
• Collaborate with designers and technicians.

Kenntnisse

Substation protection and control design

AC and DC circuit analysis

Schematic and wiring design

Project lifecycle support

Strong communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Jobbeschreibung

Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Leidos is looking for a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12 kV up to 500 kV. The role includes digital logic design, AC and DC circuit analysis, schematic and wiring design, and project lifecycle support.

Location & Work Arrangement

• Location: Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN (must be located in one of these areas).
• Travel: Must be willing to travel to customer sites.
• Work Hours: Flexible work hours and arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare single‑line and three‑line AC schematic designs.
• Design DC protection schematics and panel layouts.
• Create wiring designs and perform quality control checks.
• Develop bills of materials based on design criteria.
• Support entire project lifecycle from scoping to implementation.
• Provide construction support and post‑construction validation.
• Apply National Electrical Safety Code minimum requirements and client standards.
• Collaborate with designers, drafters, and CAD technicians.
• Prepare studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Two or more years of substation protection & control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience.
• Experience with one‑line, three‑line, AC/DC schematic, and wiring drawings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with internal teams and clients.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of computer competency.
• Self‑starter who works independently with minimal direction.
• Detail oriented collaborator and leader.
• Willingness to travel to project/client sites and headquarters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or professional engineer (PE) license.
• Experience performing quality control checks on substation protection projects.
• Experience with CAD tools.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Field testing/commissioning experience.

Benefits and Development Opportunities

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).
• Professional Engineer License (PE).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Technical and non‑technical training opportunities.
• Leadership opportunities and mentorship.
• Opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic team.
• Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance available.