Associate Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos LLC; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos seeks an Associate Substation Protection and Controls Engineer to join our Power Delivery team. You will support utility projects nationwide, learn from licensed professionals, and progressively take on greater responsibility in substation design and protection.

The role focuses on teamwork, attention to detail, and delivering high‑quality drawings, reports, and documentation under the supervision of an experienced engineer.

Qualifications

• 0–2+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with a B.S. degree.
• 0–1+ years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with a M.S. degree.
• Basic understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission and distribution) system.
• Strong attention to details and commitment to high quality deliverables.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with Protection and Control design on utility substation engineering projects.
• Perform basic engineering calculations to support engineering design.
• Follow the Quality Control Plan while completing assignments.
• Assist with preparation of project deliverables including drawings, reports, and documentation.
• Collaborate with other substation engineering disciplines as required.
• Develop processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and files and stay well organized.
• Seek opportunities to improve technical knowledge and understanding of the work.
• Support Leidos’ goals and represent the company positively and professionally.

Education

Electrical Engineering (B.S./M.S.)

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Substation Protection and Controls Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team within our Power Delivery division: an established group of electric utility engineering consultants that solve challenging substation engineering problems for our utility clients Nation-wide. The Associate Substation Protection and Controls Engineer will work under the direct supervision of an experienced licensed professional engineer and is expected to develop skills in the field of substation engineering and the ability to work with greater independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with Protection and Control design on utility substation engineering projects.
• Perform basic engineering calculations to support engineering design.
• Follow the established Quality Control Plan while completing assignments.
• Assist with the preparation of project deliverables including but not limited to engineered drawings, technical reports, project-related correspondence and miscellaneous project documentation.
• Collaborate with other substation engineering disciplines as required.
• Assist the team with the development of processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records and files and a high level of organization.
• Take opportunities to improve technical knowledge and understanding of the work.
• Support Leidos’ goals and represent the company positively and professionally.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university 0 – 2 +years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with a B.S. degree
• 0 – 1 + years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with a M.S. degree
• Basic understanding of the utility grid (power generation, transmission and distribution) system
• Solid understanding of the basic principles of electric power
• Keen focus of quality and an appreciation for high quality deliverables
• Strong attention to details
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
• Ability to meet deadlines under high pressure situations
• Team player who can work effectively in team environment with an ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to multitask on assignments while maintaining schedule
• Proactive communication with strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of computer and internet competency
• Proficiency with using Windows-based software programs

Desired Qualifications

• Major emphasis in Power Systems Design and Engineering
• Received a passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Prior relevant experience in electric power engineering
• Active membership in national engineering societies (IEEE, PES, etc.)

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Pay Range

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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