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The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering

Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer

The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering, Gaithersburg, Maryland, us, 20883

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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.

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We are looking for a

Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

to join our team. As a Career Protection & Control Engineer, you will design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12 kV up to 500 kV. This exciting and growing field in the power systems industry allows you to gain exposure to how power generation—such as renewable energy—ties into the electric system. Expected duties include using knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits to design substation electrical projects.

Hybrid Schedule Work (2–4) days a week in the office.

Location Must be located in or able to relocate to the United States within the client servicing territory.

Career Development & Growth 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 & Skills You Will Gain

Interfacing with Local Clients

Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide

Working with projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages

Electrical Power Calculations

Interactions with Other Disciplines (Substation, Telecom, Civil Structural, etc.)

The Challenge for This Role

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

Apply the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes

Work with Client Standards to Implement Design

Collaborate with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project

What Sets You Apart

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field with eight (8+) years of substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience

Experience in executing substation protection and control projects

Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal teams 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 designs

Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations

Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in a team environment

Self‑starter who works independently with minimal direction

Strong analytical skills and proven problem‑solving 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 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 such as SDS AutoCAD Electrical

Proficiency with Bentley ProjectWise data management system

Master’s degree in a related field

Field testing/commissioning experience

Pay Range $107,900.00 – $195,050.00. The pay range is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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