Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

About the role

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.

Perform rigorous QC checks on wiring and schematic designs to ensure accuracy, safety, and constructability.

Contribute from early scoping through final design, implementation, and energization support.

Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

Apply National Electrical Safety Code requirements to ensure safe and compliant designs.

Interpret and implement utility-specific standards across all design deliverables.

Partner with design staff to produce complete, accurate drawing packages for every project.

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.
• Perform rigorous QC checks on wiring and schematic designs to ensure accuracy, safety, and constructability.
• Contribute from early scoping through final design, implementation, and energization support.
• Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Apply National Electrical Safety Code requirements to ensure safe and compliant designs.
• Interpret and implement utility-specific standards across all design deliverables.
• Partner with design staff to produce complete, accurate drawing packages for every project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) or more years of substation protection control design experience.
• Experience in leading and executing substation protection and control projects.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients to support project needs.
• Prioritize meeting deadlines and staying organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment, contribute to group success, and provide leadership when needed.
• Self-starter who can take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Show strong analytical abilities with a track record of solving engineering challenges both independently and collaboratively.
• Show strong computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) or more years of substation protection control design experience.
• Engineer Intern (“EI” or “EIT”) professional certification.
• Professional Engineer (“PE”) License.
• Master’s degree in related field.
• Field testing/commissioning experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Experience in leading and executing substation protection and control projects.
• Ability to prioritize meeting deadlines and staying organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment.
• Experience taking initiative and working with minimal supervision.
• Experience with engineering tools and software.
• Experience traveling to project sites and client locations.

Benefits

Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay

Pay Range: $107,900.00 - $195,050.00

Schedule

Remote Option: Must be located in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Alabama. Candidates must be located in the United States and live further than 50 miles from the Atlanta, GA office. Must be willing to travel to customer sites and in office as needed. (10% to 20% travel)

Hybrid Work Schedule: (3 days in Atlanta, GA office) 2–3 Days of In-Person Connection: Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients by being in the office or on-site. It’s the perfect way to strengthen collaboration and ensure seamless communication.

Networking Events: Expand your horizons and make valuable connections at industry-leading events. You’ll be in the right rooms, with the right people, at the right time.

Continuous Development: Stay at the forefront of innovation by participating in top-tier training programs and conferences. Personal growth isn’t optional here; it’s part of the package.

The Best of Both Worlds: With the flexibility to work remotely on other days, you’ll have the freedom to focus, recharge, and bring your A-game to every opportunity.

Successful Candidates Can Look Forward To a Fast-paced, Highly Collaborative Environment Where No Two Days Feel The Same.

You’ll Enjoy Flexible Work Arrangements, a Supportive Leadership Team, And a Culture That Actively Invests In Your Growth.

Expect Meaningful Opportunities To Advance Your Career Through Professional Engineer (PE) licensure support Project Management Professional (PMP) development Technical and non-technical training designed to sharpen your expertise Leadership pathways that let you take on greater responsibility Mentorship and coaching from experienced engineers and managers

The opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic, high-performing team

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