Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos

Substation Protection & Control Engineer role designing protection and control projects for electric utilities at Leidos. Opportunity to work in a hybrid environment with flexible arrangements in Chicago, IL.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV.
Preparation of single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs for substations and quality control checks for wiring designs.
Prepare studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems.
Collaborate with a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.
Willingness to travel to project/client sites and Portland, OR office as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

substation protection designcontrol designsingle-line drawingsschematicswiring designfield testingcommissioningAC/DC schematic drawingstransmission systemsdistribution systems

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationteamworkproblem-solvingattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering