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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos Framingham, MA Hybrid mid full-time

Salary

$69,550 - $125,725 per year

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Description

We are looking for a Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to join our team. As a Substation Protection & Controls Engineer, you will design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV.

Responsibilities:

  • Design substation electrical projects using knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC circuits
  • Interface with local clients and partner with various utility clients nationwide
  • Work on different types of projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages
  • Perform electrical power calculations and interactions with other disciplines
  • Develop bill of materials based on design criteria and complete project lifecycle support
  • Conduct quality control checks on wiring design and ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field with 2+ years of substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience
  • Experience in executing substation protection and control projects
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal team and clients
  • Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings
  • Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver

Benefits:

  • Hybrid schedule with 1-4 days in office
  • Networking events and continuous development opportunities
  • Flexible work hours and work arrangements
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

Salary Range: $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
  • Professional Engineer License (PE)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Framingham-MA/Substation-Protection-and-Controls-Engineer_R-00189891

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