Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer

The Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer will manage complex substation protection and control (P&C) design work across 12–500 kV systems, partnering with engineering teams to deliver safe, compliant, and constructible drawing packages through implementation and energization support.

Location and Schedule

• Location: Houston, TX (onsite)
• Posting date: September 25, 2026
• U.S. hiring window: Leidos reasonably anticipates the requisition will remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date

Compensation

• Pay range: USD 107,900 - 195,050 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support delivery of substation protection and control design projects with a focus on technical quality and on-time performance.
• Create and refine relay one-line diagrams that define protection zones and overall system topology.
• Develop detailed AC schematics showing relationships among current, voltage, and protection devices.
• Produce DC control and protection schematics to support safe and reliable substation equipment operation.
• Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts to support efficient construction and long-term maintainability.
• Develop accurate BOMs aligned with project criteria, equipment standards, and client requirements.
• Perform quality control checks on wiring and schematic designs to ensure accuracy, safety, and constructability.
• Contribute across the project lifecycle, from early scoping through final design, implementation, and energization support.
• Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Apply National Electrical Safety Code requirements to support safe and compliant designs.
• Interpret and implement utility-specific standards across all design deliverables.
• Partner with design staff to produce complete, accurate drawing packages for each project.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or related degree)
• Experience: 8+ years of substation protection and control design experience
• Experience leading and executing substation protection and control projects.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and remain organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide leadership when needed.
• Self-starter who can take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated capability to solve engineering challenges independently and collaboratively.
• High level of computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement
• Competitive compensation
• Career advancement, growth opportunities, and continuous improvement through mentoring and formal and informal project management training
• Assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications
• Strong work/life balance
• Diversity and inclusion