Leidos
Senior Substation Protection and Control Engineer
Leidos, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
We are looking for a
Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer
to join our team. As a Senior 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 field exposes candidates to how power generation such as renewable energy ties into the electric system. Candidates will use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects. Hybrid options for the Chicago, IL team (2-4 days week in office) What you will do
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). Responsibilities / 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. Qualifications
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. Lead -Level : Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) 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. Preferred / 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. What we do
Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team supports reliability for utilities and other clients. We work with investor-owned utilities, municipals/cooperatives, and private developers. Our work includes engineering, project management, and coordination with construction partners. Leidos is recognized in ENR rankings among Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms. About Leidos
We deliver innovative solutions through diverse teams dedicated to our customers’ success. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. We invest in our people with career advancement and training opportunities and offer competitive compensation and benefits. We support work-life balance and a welcoming culture that values diversity and inclusion. Additional information
Original Posting: April 24, 2025 Pay Range: $85,150.00 - $153,925.00 REQNUMBER: R-00158102 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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We are looking for a
Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer
to join our team. As a Senior 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 field exposes candidates to how power generation such as renewable energy ties into the electric system. Candidates will use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects. Hybrid options for the Chicago, IL team (2-4 days week in office) What you will do
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). Responsibilities / 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. Qualifications
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. Lead -Level : Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) 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. Preferred / 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. What we do
Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team supports reliability for utilities and other clients. We work with investor-owned utilities, municipals/cooperatives, and private developers. Our work includes engineering, project management, and coordination with construction partners. Leidos is recognized in ENR rankings among Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms. About Leidos
We deliver innovative solutions through diverse teams dedicated to our customers’ success. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. We invest in our people with career advancement and training opportunities and offer competitive compensation and benefits. We support work-life balance and a welcoming culture that values diversity and inclusion. Additional information
Original Posting: April 24, 2025 Pay Range: $85,150.00 - $153,925.00 REQNUMBER: R-00158102 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
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