Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer for our Pittsburgh, PA office. You will design substation protection and control projects for voltages from 12kV to 500kV, and gain exposure to power systems and integration with renewable energy sources.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years in P&C design or testing/commissioning, and be willing to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field plus 2+ years of substation P&C design or testing/commissioning 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.
• Works well on a team and independently.

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.

Skills

P&C design

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

2+ years substation P&C design/testing experience

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer for our Pittsburgh, PA office. You will design substation protection and control projects for voltages from 12kV to 500kV, and gain exposure to power systems and integration with renewable energy sources.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 2+ years in P&C design or testing/commissioning, and be willing to travel to project sites.