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Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos

Leidos seeks a Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support substation protection and control systems for critical infrastructure clients. You will lead technical delivery across the full project lifecycle, including studies, protection settings, SCADA/RTU integration, and testing/commissioning. Partnering with IT, OT, and cybersecurity teams, you’ll apply modern digital and automation technologies to enhance grid reliability. The role includes mentoring junior engineers, interfacing with utility and government customers, ensuring NERC and IEEE compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement in tools, standards, and best practices.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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