Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider that delivers innovative solutions through the efforts of diverse and talented people. They are seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities, utilizing knowledge of digital logic design and electrical circuits.

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
• Quality Control Checks on Wiring Design
• Complete Project Lifecycle Support from Scoping to Final Design and Implementation
• Construction Support
• Applying the Minimum Requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to the Design Processes
• Working with Client Standards to Implement Design
• Working with a Designer/Drafter to Create the Required Drawings for Each Project

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related degree with four (4+) or more years of Substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience
• Experience in executing substation protection and control projects
• Demonstrate Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the internal team and clients to meet project needs
• Ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings such as one-line drawings, three-line drawings, AC/DC schematic drawings and wiring design
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
• Collaborator and leader who can work effectively in team environment
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal direction
• Detail oriented
• Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team and independent environments
• High level of computer competency
• Willingness to travel to project / client sites and Portland, OR office as needed
• US Citizen and 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 and control design projects
• Experience working on CAD tools
• Master's degree in related field
• Field testing/commissioning experience