Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 74.355 - 134.411; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer located in Germany. This role involves designing and planning activities related to electric transmission and substation facilities, including quality control checks, preparation of schematics, and collaboration with clients. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 4 years of substation design experience. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive pay ranging from $87,100 to $157,450.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of experience in substation protection control design or field testing.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Aufgaben

• Design and plan activities for electric transmission and distribution.
• Prepare single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs.
• Conduct quality control checks for wiring designs.

Kenntnisse

Substation protection control design

AC/DC schematic design

Electrical Power Calculations

Communication skills

Collaborative team player

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Jobbeschreibung

Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL. Design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities ranging from 12kV up to 500kV. Candidates will use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.

Multiple Support Options

• Hybrid Schedule: (2-4) days a week in the Chicago, IL office.
• Remote Options: Work from where you are – candidates must be located in the United States and willing to travel to office or client sites as needed.

Career Development Opportunities

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).
• Professional Engineer License (PE).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities.
• Leadership Opportunities.
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities.
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team.

Experience Gained

• Interfacing with Local Clients.
• Partnering with a Variety of 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).

Responsibilities: We have a Mid to Senior level substation engineering positions located in our Chicago, IL location. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for design and planning related activities associated with electric transmission, distribution, and substation facilities. This includes preparation of single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs for substations and quality control checks for wiring designs. Responsibilities will also include preparation of studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems.

The Challenge

• 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.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree with four (4+) 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.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.
• High level of computer competency.
• Willingness to travel to project / client sites and Portland, OR office as needed.

You May Also Have

• US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background Check.
• 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.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

This 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, or other law.