Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer

About the role

Leidos delivers innovative solutions through its diverse and talented team, committed to doing the right thing for customers, people, and the community. The Power Delivery Services Team supports utilities and mobile operators with reliable power and telecommunication expertise, working with over 50 investor-owned utilities, 160+ municipals/cooperatives, and mobile operators. Leidos is recognized as a top T&D and power firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of substation protection and control design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on‑time performance.
• Create and refine relay one‑line diagrams that define protection zones and system topology.
• Develop detailed AC schematics that capture current, voltage, and protection device relationships.
• Produce DC control and protection schematics that ensure safe and reliable operation of substation equipment.
• Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts that support efficient construction and long‑term maintainability.
• Build accurate BOMs aligned with project criteria, equipment standards, and client requirements.
• Perform rigorous QC checks on wiring and schematic