Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Hybrid)

Leidos; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. You will design protection and control projects for electric utilities from 12kV to 500kV and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

You will apply digital logic, AC/DC circuits, and protection principles while supporting projects from scoping through final construction. Hybrid/remote options available; travel to client sites expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of substation P&C design or testing 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.
• US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background Check.

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.

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. You will design protection and control projects for electric utilities from 12kV to 500kV and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

You will apply digital logic, AC/DC circuits, and protection principles while supporting projects from scoping through final construction. Hybrid/remote options available; travel to client sites expected.