Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos

Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer responsible for high-voltage designs at Leidos. Accountable for delivering technical excellence and innovative solutions in protection and control systems.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeAtlanta • Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 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

What you’ll need

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.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
Demonstrated 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.
Strong analytical abilities with a track record of solving engineering challenges both independently and collaboratively.
High level of computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software.
Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

substation protection designcontrol designrelay one-line diagramsAC schematicsDC control schematicscontrol panels designwiring diagramsBOMs (Bill of Materials)QC checksNational Electrical Safety Code

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsteamworkleadershipself-starteranalytical abilitiesinitiativeproblem-solvingtime managementadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering