Lead Substation P&C Engineer - Remote

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 117,000 - 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 digital logic and AC/DC circuit expertise to engineer solutions that protect the modern grid and enable renewable integration. If you’re ready for high-voltage challenges and high-visibility impact, this is your next step.

Successful candidates will join a fast-paced, collaborative team with growth opportunities, PE licensure support, and pathways to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 8+ years substation protection and control design experience.
• Experience leading and executing substation protection and control projects.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams and clients; able to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• 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 that capture current, voltage, and protection device relationships.
• Produce DC control and protection schematics that ensure safe and reliable operation of substation equipment.
• Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts that support efficient construction and long-term maintainability.
• Build accurate BOMs aligned with project criteria, equipment standards, and client requirements.
• Perform rigorous QC checks on wiring and schematic designs to ensure accuracy, 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 & controls

Relay one-line diagrams

AC/DC schematics

DC control schematics

Protection device relationships

BOM development

Quality checks

Project leadership

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 digital logic and AC/DC circuit expertise to engineer solutions that protect the modern grid and enable renewable integration. If you’re ready for high-voltage challenges and high-visibility impact, this is your next step.

Successful candidates will join a fast-paced, collaborative team with growth opportunities, PE licensure support, and pathways to