Senior Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer – Leidos, Houston, TX Leidos is seeking an experienced engineer to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. The role involves applying digital logic, AC and DC circuit knowledge to create electrical designs that meet client standards and safety codes. Work Schedule & Environment Hybrid work schedule: 4 days per week in the Houston, TX office. The position offers a fast‑paced, diverse environment with flexible hours and support for career development and growth, including training, leadership opportunities, and mentorship. Key Responsibilities Relay one‑line design Three‑line AC schematic design DC protection schematic design Panel layout and wiring design Develop bill of materials based on design criteria Perform quality‑control checks on wiring design Provide full project lifecycle support from scoping through final design and implementation Construction support Apply the National Electrical Safety Code to design processes Work with client standards and a drafter to create required project drawings Interface with local and nationwide utility clients Handle projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages Perform electrical power calculations Coordinate with other disciplines (substation, telecom, civil/structural, etc.) Qualifications Senior‑Level: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field and 4 + years of substation protection/control design/field testing/commissioning experience. Lead‑Level: Bachelor’s degree and 8 + years of experience in the same area. Experience executing substation protection and control projects. Excellent communication skills for internal and client interactions. Ability to read and design one‑line, three‑line, AC/DC schematic, and wiring drawings. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills in both team and independent settings. High level of computer competency. Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites. Self‑starter capable of working independently with minimal direction. Collaborator and leader who works effectively in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications U.S. citizen able to pass a DOE background check. Engineer Intern (“EI” or “EIT”) professional certification. Professional Engineer (“PE”) license. Experience performing quality control checks on small substation protection/control projects. Experience with CAD tools. Master’s degree in a related field. Field testing/commissioning experience. Compensation Pay range: $87,100.00 – $157,450.00. The Leidos pay range provided is a guideline; actual compensation will consider responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable agreements. Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr