Protection and Control Engineer
Company: Leidos Inc
Location: Orlando
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
Description Are you ready for your next career challenge? We are
in search of a Protection and Control Engineer to join our diverse
and fast-paced Power Delivery Solutions organization. As a future
leader of our substation physical design group at Leidos, we are
committed to fostering a work environment that supports your
personal growth by focusing on your career objectives and your
personal well-being to achieve a successful work-life balance. You
will interact with other electric utility disciplines, playing a
valuable part in leading and designing high voltage utility
substation projects. Our recognition as an industry leader is
confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering
News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms,
and Top 10 Power FirmsYour greatest work is ahead!As an Career
Protection & Control Engineer, candidates will have the opportunity
to design substation protection and control projects for electric
utilities at voltages from 12kV up to 500kV. This is an exciting
and growing field in the power systems industry and allows
candidates to get exposure to how the power generation such as that
of renewable energy ties into the electric system. Candidates will
be expected to use knowledge of digital logic design, AC and DC
circuits to design substation electrical projects.Successful
candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work
environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as
managers who will encourage career development and growth
including:
- Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).
- Professional Engineer License (PE).
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Technical & Non-Technical Training Opportunities.
- Leadership Opportunities.
- Mentorship & Training Opportunities.
- Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic TeamIn this
role, you can also expect to gain experience in the following:
- Interfacing with Local Clients.
- Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide.
- Working with different types of projects ranging from
distribution to transmission level voltages.
- Electrical Power Calculations.
- Interactions with Other Disciplines (Substation, Telecom, and
Civil Structural, etc).Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your
journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume
with us today!The Challenge:
- 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.Successful candidates must comply with quality
control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with
project scope, schedule, and budget. This position will be a member
of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and CAD
technicians and will work with client standards to implement
design.What Sets You Apart:
- Mid-Level: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or
related degree with two (2+) or more years of Substation protection
control design and/or field testing/commissioning experience.
- Senior-Level: 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.
- Lead -Level: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or
related degree with eight (8+) 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.
- Strong analytical skills and proven problem solver in both team
and independent environments.
- High level of computer competency.
- Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.You Might
Also have:
- US Citizen and able to pass a DOE Background
- 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.WHAT WE DO Leidos is a
trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and
mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for
reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected
through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more
than 160municipals/cooperatives,as well as a growing number of
mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers.
In addition to providing engineering and project management
services, Leidos works with an established group of
industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy
Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is
confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering
News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms,
and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more, click here!At
Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our
diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers'
success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and
operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to
do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our
community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do
business.We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and
the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your
future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and
continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project
management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent
certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world's
toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that
recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as
competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity
and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun
and make a difference.PowerDeliveryPDSSUBSTATIONPay Range:Pay Range
$81,250.00 - $146,875.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is
a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or
salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include
(but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education,
experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal
equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement
(if any), or other law.
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