We are looking for a
Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team. As an Career 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.
Successful candidates must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. This position will be a member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians and will work with client standards to implement design.
*Hybrid Work Schedule: (3 Days a week in the Orlando, FL office)
Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:
Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).
Professional Engineer License (PE).
Project Management Professional (PMP).
Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities.
Leadership Opportunities.
Mentorship & Training Opportunities.
Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic 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).
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The Challenge:
Relay One Line Design.
Three Line AC Schematic Design.
DC Protection Schematic Design.
Panel Layout and Wiring Design.
Develop Bill of Materials Based on Design Criteria.
Quality Control Checks on Wiring Design.
Complete Project Lifecycle Support from Scoping to Final Design and Implementation.
Construction Support.
Applying the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes
Working with Client Standards to Implement Design.
Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project.
What Sets You Apart:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with two (2+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience.
Senior-Level: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience.
Experience in executing substation protection and control projects.
Demonstrate Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs.
Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, AC/DC schematic drawings and wiring design.
Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations.
Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment.
Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction.
Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.
High level of computer competency.
Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.
You Might Also have:
US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background
Engineer Intern (“EI” or “EIT”) professional certification.
Professional Engineer (“PE”) License.
Experience performing quality control checks on small substation protection and control design projects.
Experience working on CAD tools.
Master’s degree in related field.
Field testing/commissioning experience.
Original Posting:July 10, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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.
