Substation Protection & Control Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control projects for electric utilities from 12kV to 500kV. You will apply digital logic, AC/DC circuitry and develop relay schemes.

This role offers hybrid or remote options within the client territory; you will interface with local clients, lead projects and collaborate with engineers and designers. Travel to project sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree plus 2+ years in substation P&C design or testing/commissioning.
• Ability to read and design P&C drawings: one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams.
• Strong communication with internal teams and clients.
• Detail-oriented problem solver who meets deadlines.
• Works well on a team and independently.
• Strong computer skills.
• Willing to travel to project and client sites.

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 P&C drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer skills

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Leidos in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control projects for electric utilities from 12kV to 500kV. You will apply digital logic, AC/DC circuitry and develop relay schemes.

This role offers hybrid or remote options within the client territory; you will interface with local clients, lead projects and collaborate with engineers and designers. Travel to project sites is expected.