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.
- Willingness to travel to project and client sites.
What Sets You Apart:- Mid Level: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree, plus two (2+) years of substation P&C design or testing/commissioning experience.
- Senior / Lead Level: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree, plus six (6+) years of substation P&C design or testing/commissioning experience.
- Leading the delivery of substation protection and control design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time performance.
- Strong communication skills with internal teams and clients.
- Detail-oriented problem solver who meets deadlines.
- Works well on a team and independently.
- Strong computer skills.
You May Also Have: - US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background Check
- Engineer Intern ("EI" or "EIT") professional certification.
- Professional Engineer ("PE") License.
- Master's degree in related field.
Original Posting:November 4, 2026
Pay Range: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.
