Principal Substation Engineer

Leidos

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

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeHonolulu • Hawaii, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 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 to design substation electrical projects.
Interfacing with Local Clients and managing relationships.
Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide.
Working with different types of projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages.
Electrical Power Calculations.
Mentoring and developing junior engineers.
Interactions with Other Disciplines (Substation, Telecom, and Civil Structural, etc).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree with ten (10+) 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 Portland, OR office as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

substation protection designsubstation control designdigital logic designAC circuitsDC circuitselectrical power calculationssubstation protection drawingsone-line drawingsthree-line drawingswiring design

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationleadershipindependencedetail orientedanalytical skillsproblem solvingability to meet deadlinesrelationship managementmentoring

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering