Leidos · 4 months ago
Senior Substation Protection and Control Engineer
Walled Lake, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $154K/yr
4+ years expLeidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider delivering innovative solutions through the efforts of their diverse and talented people. They are looking for a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities, utilizing knowledge of digital logic design and electrical circuits.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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 related field
Field testing/commissioning experience
Benefits
Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities
Leadership Opportunities
Mentorship & Training Opportunities
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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