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Leidos

Senior Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos

. Design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $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.
  • Use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits.
  • Prepare single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs for substations.
  • Conduct quality control checks for wiring designs.
  • Prepare studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems.
  • Support complete project lifecycle from scoping to final design and implementation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and CAD technicians.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree with two (2+) 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.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments.
  • High level of computer competency.
  • Willingness to travel to project / client sites and team headquarters.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Sign on Bonuses available!
  • Relocation Assistance available!
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
  • Flexible work hours/work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Mentorship & Training Opportunities
  • Leadership Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools
substation protection designcontrol designdigital logic designAC circuitsDC circuitssingle-line drawingsschematicswiring designsquality controlfield testing
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationleadershipindependencedetail orientedanalytical skillsproblem solvingability to meet deadlinesteamworkself-starter
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering