Senior Microgrid Control and Automation Engineer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 107,900 - 195,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

A technology and engineering leader in the United States is seeking an experienced engineer to work in their microgrid division. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and over four years' experience in microgrid and renewable energy technologies. Responsibilities include utilizing control systems, conducting tests, and managing project schedules and budgets. This role provides opportunities for growth in leadership and technical training.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in microgrid engineering.
• Strong knowledge of renewable energies and microgrid concepts.
• Ability to work in rough terrain for field projects.

Responsibilities

• Utilize microgrid control systems and automation technologies.
• Perform testing including Functional Acceptance Testing and Hardware in the Loop.
• Establish project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Microgrid control systems

Renewable energy technologies

Power electronics

Field and office work

Communication protocols (DNP, SEL)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

CAD software

ASPEN

ETAP

CYME

Job description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? The Leidos Energy, Infrastructure, and Automation operation helps solve utilities’ complex challenges through our full life-cycle, performance-based solutions. Our services include engineering, planning, project management, construction management, and commissioning for electric power substations and transmission and distribution lines; protection and controls design; and electrification programs. Utilities consistently come to Leidos for reliable power expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 75 investor‑owned utilities and more than 100 municipals/cooperatives across the country as well as a growing number of private developers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Utilize familiarity with microgrids' control systems and automation technologies, such as supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, energy management systems (EMS), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs).
• Apply understanding of microgrid concepts, including islanding operation, grid‑connected operation, energy management, control strategies, and power flow management within a microgrid system.
• Participate in Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT).
• Perform Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, wind turbines, batteries, and other distributed energy resources (DERs).
• Use experience with power electronics and their application in renewable energy systems and microgrids, including inverters, converters, and other power electronic devices to interface and control DERs.
• Perform planning and engineering in support of telecommunication systems and telecommunication projects.
• Establish project schedules and budgets.
• Develop drawings and specifications for utility telecommunication system projects.
• Coordinate with other internal engineering departments, external contractors, and utility construction crews.
• Travel to project sites to collect information on existing conditions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in CAD software for electrical system design, simulation tools for modeling and analysis, and programming languages commonly used in microgrid control systems.
• Apply knowledge of commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, etc.).
• Utilize experience with Protection & Control design concepts, including one‑lines, three‑lines, schematics, wiring, etc.
• Use experience with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.).
• Employ experience with DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61131 Programming, AcSELerator RTAC, SEL 5030 Quickset, GE Cimplicity, and Protocol Test Software preferred.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with four to eight plus years of related microgrid experience.
• Strong knowledge of microgrid and renewable energies.
• Protection and control of power system experience.
• Capability to learn a variety of client software packages and databases.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook).
• Must be comfortable in both a field and office setting.
• Ability to support field work occasionally in rough terrain in order to access remote project locations.
• Valid US driver license and able to lift 20 pounds.

Favorable If You Have

• Fundamentals of Engineering certification.
• Master’s degree in a related field.

In This Role, You Can Expect To Grow

• With opportunities for both technical and non‑technical training.
• Interface with utility clients.
• Technical & Non‑Technical Training Opportunities.
• Leadership Opportunities.
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities.
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team.

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

February 13, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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 at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.