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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026 · Still live on 31 Oct 2026

Substation Protection and Controls Engineer - (South)

Leidos Hybrid mid full-time

Salary

$87,100 - $157,450 per year

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Description

We are looking for a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join our team in our Substation South Group. As a Protection & Control 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
  • Prepare single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs for substations and perform quality control checks
  • Conduct studies and prepare reports for transmission and distribution systems
  • 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 interact with other disciplines

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
  • Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
  • Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in a team environment
  • Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and proven problem-solving abilities

Benefits:

  • Hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days of in-person connection
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure support
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) development
  • Technical and non-technical training
  • Leadership pathways and mentorship
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

Salary Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

Skills

Required

  • Electrical Engineering
  • substation protection and control design
  • digital logic design
  • AC and DC circuits
  • electrical power calculations

Nice to have

  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) development
  • CAD tools
  • field testing/commissioning experience

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Atlanta-GA/Substation-Protection-and-Controls-Engineer----South-_R-00189392

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