Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

00068 LEIDOS ENGINEERING INC; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

PE licensure support

PMP development

Leadership pathways

Job summary

Leidos in Orlando, FL seeks a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control projects for electric utilities from 12kV to 500kV. The role involves relay design, panel layouts, BOMs, and QC checks, with collaboration across disciplines.

The position offers a hybrid schedule: 3 days in the Orlando office and 2 days remote, with opportunities for licensure support, PMP development, and leadership pathways to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Design relay one-lines, three-line AC schematics, and DC protection schematics.
• Create panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Develop bill of materials.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design relay one-lines, three-line AC schematics, and DC protection schematics.
• Create panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Develop bill of materials.
• 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

Protection & Control Engineering

Relay design

Power systems analysis

Electrical drafting coordination

Client interfacing

Job description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Your greatest work is ahead! We are looking for a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team in our Orlando, FL office. As a Protection & Control Engineer, candidates will have the opportunity to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV. This is an exciting and growing field in the power systems industry and allows candidates to get exposure to how the power generation such as that of renewable energy ties into the electric system. Candidates will be expected to use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.

Hybrid Schedule

• 3 days a week in Orlando, FL office / 2 days remote

Expect meaningful opportunities to advance your career through:

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure support
• Project Management Professional (PMP) development
• Technical and non-technical training designed to sharpen your expertise
• Leadership pathways that let you take on greater responsibility
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced engineers and managers
• The opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic, high-performing team

In this role, you can also expect to gain experience in the following:

• Interfacing with Local Clients.
• Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide.
• Working with different types of projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages.
• Electrical Power Calculations.
• Interactions with Other Disciplines (Substation, Telecom, and Civil Structural, etc).

The Challenge

• Design relay one-lines, three-line AC schematics, and DC protection schematics.
• Create panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Develop bill of materials.
• 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.
• Willing