Lead Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Leidos is hiring a Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer to lead and design high voltage utility substation protection and control projects in a hybrid setup based in Allentown, PA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key contributor to the development of substation protection and control design projects
• Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers, designers, and drafters
• Own project delivery end to end, including management of financials, resources, and design
• Act as a liaison to external clients by leading, coordinating, and collaborating with stakeholders
• Continuously improve design quality and maximize overall project performance
• Communicate effectively and professionally with clients
• Help define design scope, philosophies, and design methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other related degree
• Eight (8+) plus years of direct experience in substation protection and control design
• Ability to lead substation design projects by aligning engineering execution with program management

Schedule and Location

• Hybrid: 1 to 3 days per week on site at the client’s office in Allentown, PA
• Remote: 2 to 4 days per week, work from where you are
• Qualified candidates must be located near the Allentown, PA area

Additional Work Details

• In-person time supports collaboration and seamless communication with colleagues and clients
• Networking events for industry connections
• Participation in training programs and conferences for continuous development
• Remote flexibility supports focus time and recharge while maintaining in-person engagement

Growth Expectations

• Leadership training and career advancement opportunities
• Technical training intended to expand skills
• Support for obtaining and maintaining a P.E. license
• Exposure to projects spanning distribution to transmission-level voltages

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Experience leading a project team
• Some experience in substation physical design
• Field testing/commissioning experience

Compensation

• Salary range: USD 107,900 - 195,050 per year
• Pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee; offer considerations include responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market alignment, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), and other applicable law

Posting Information

• Original posting date: April 21, 2026
• Open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date (subject to business needs)
• U.S. positions only