Hybrid Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Leidos; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control projects for electric utilities, spanning voltages from 12kV to 500kV. You will leverage knowledge of digital logic, AC/DC circuits, and protection schemes to deliver reliable substation solutions.

Expect collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, exposure to diverse project types, and opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and leadership pathways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree, plus two (2+) years of substation P&C design or testing/commissioning experience.
• Ability to read and design P&C drawings: one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and clients.
• Detail-oriented problem solver who meets deadlines.
• Willing to travel to project and client sites.

Responsibilities

• Design relay one-lines, three-line AC schematics, and DC protection schematics.
• Create panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Develop bills of material.
• Perform QC checks on wiring designs.
• Support projects from scoping through final design and construction.
• Apply NESC requirements and client standards to each design.
• Work with a designer/drafter to produce project drawings.

Skills

P&C design

Relays & protection

Reading drawings (1-line/3-line)

Strong communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Related degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Leidos seeks a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control projects for electric utilities, spanning voltages from 12kV to 500kV. You will leverage knowledge of digital logic, AC/DC circuits, and protection schemes to deliver reliable substation solutions.

Expect collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams, exposure to diverse project types, and opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and leadership pathways.