Energy Jobline ZR
Protection and Control Electrical Engineer
Energy Jobline ZR, Walled Lake, Michigan, us, 48391
Job Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Your greatest work is ahead! We are looking for a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team. As a Career Protection & Control Engineer, candidates will design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12 kV up to 500 kV. Candidates will be expected to use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.
*Must be located in or able to relocate to the United States within the client servicing territory.
Hybrid Schedule: (2‑4) days a week in office!
Career Development Opportunities
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.
Experience and Responsibilities
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
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 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 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.
Proactive communication with strong written and oral communication skills.
You Might Also Have
Engineer (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 such as SDS AutoCAD Electrical.
Proficiency with Bentley ProjectWise data management system.
Master’s degree in related field.
Field testing/commissioning experience.
Pay Range Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, 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 (September 10, 2025).
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Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Your greatest work is ahead! We are looking for a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team. As a Career Protection & Control Engineer, candidates will design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12 kV up to 500 kV. Candidates will be expected to use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.
*Must be located in or able to relocate to the United States within the client servicing territory.
Hybrid Schedule: (2‑4) days a week in office!
Career Development Opportunities
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.
Experience and Responsibilities
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
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 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 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.
Proactive communication with strong written and oral communication skills.
You Might Also Have
Engineer (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 such as SDS AutoCAD Electrical.
Proficiency with Bentley ProjectWise data management system.
Master’s degree in related field.
Field testing/commissioning experience.
Pay Range Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, 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 (September 10, 2025).
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