Substation Protection Control Engineer

Date PostedApril 17, 2026LocationChicago, IL (Hybrid/Remote)CompanyLeidosSalary$87,100.00 - $157,450.00TypeMid Level

Job Summary

The Substation Protection & Control Engineer will design protection and control projects for electric utilities ranging from 12kV to 500kV. This role involves developing single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs while ensuring compliance with safety codes and project standards. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a diverse team environment with flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities

  • Design substation protection and control projects (12kV-500kV).
  • Prepare single-line, schematic, and wiring diagrams.
  • Perform quality control checks on designs.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
  • Provide construction and project lifecycle support.

Required Skills

  • Electrical Engineering degree
  • 4+ years substation design/testing experience
  • Proficiency in protection/control schematics
  • CAD software proficiency
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job Details

Responsibilities: - Design substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV. - Prepare single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs for substations. - Develop Bill of Materials based on design criteria. - Perform quality control checks on wiring designs and protection/control design projects. - Complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design, implementation, and construction support. - Apply the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code to design processes. - Work with client standards to implement designs. - Collaborate with designers/drafters to create required drawings for each project. - Conduct electrical power calculations and interface with other disciplines (Substation, Telecom, Civil Structural). Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. - Four (4+) or more years of substation protection control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience. - Demonstrated ability to read and design substation protection and control drawings (one-line, three-line, AC/DC schematic, wiring design). - Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with internal teams and clients. - Ability to meet deadlines under pressure. - Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented, and effective problem-solving capabilities. - High level of computer competency. - Willingness to travel to project/client sites as needed. Preferred Qualifications: - US Citizen able to pass a DOE Background Check. - Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license. - Experience with CAD tools. - Master's degree in a related field. - Field testing/commissioning experience.