Lead Substation P&C Engineer for Grid Innovation

Leidos Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior/Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to own complex P&C designs across 12-500 kV systems, applying advanced logic and AC/DC expertise to protect the grid and enable renewable integration.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with flexible arrangements, mentoring, and leadership pathways that support growth and career advancement within Power Delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with 8+ years of substation protection & control design experience.
• Experience in leading and executing substation protection and control projects.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients to support project needs.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide leadership when needed.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency with engineering tools and software.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of substation protection and control design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time performance.
• Create and refine relay one-line diagrams that define protection zones and system topology.
• Develop detailed AC schematics capturing current, voltage, and protection device relationships.
• Produce DC control and protection schematics for safe, reliable operation of substation equipment.
• Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts to support construction and long-term maintainability.
• Build accurate BOMs aligned with criteria, equipment standards and client requirements.
• Perform QC checks on wiring and schematic designs for safety and constructability.
• Contribute from early scoping through final design, implementation, and energization support.
• Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Apply National Electrical Safety Code requirements to ensure safe and compliant designs.
• Interpret and implement utility-specific standards across all design deliverables.
• Partner with design staff to produce complete, accurate drawing packages for every project.

Skills

Substation protection & control design

Project leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior/Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to own complex P&C designs across 12-500 kV systems, applying advanced logic and AC/DC expertise to protect the grid and enable renewable integration.

You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with flexible arrangements, mentoring, and leadership pathways that support growth and career advancement within Power Delivery.