Substation Engineer

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider, and they are seeking a Substation Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing substation protection and control projects for electric utilities, ensuring compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with a design team. Responsibilities 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 Skills Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with one (1+) 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 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 Benefits Health and Wellness programs Income Protection Paid Leave Retirement Company Overview Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Leidos has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 10 in 2026, 65 in 2025, 58 in 2024, 77 in 2023, 65 in 2022, 56 in 2021, 89 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.