Distribution Protection Engineer

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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 committed to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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We seek a Distribution Protection Engineer for our fast-growing Distribution System Protection and Automation team, to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will interact with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing distribution, microgrid and renewable energy 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 Firms.

REMOTE CAPABAILITES: *Candidates are able to support remotely but must be able relocate to or live within the United States. 

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Successful candidates can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment & 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
• Mentorship Program

In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• NESC expertise
• Electrical Power Calculations
• GIS design training
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
• Time management and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities: 

• Solve challenging substation engineering problems. 
• Work with design engineers and perform quality reviews. 
• Collaborate directly with clients and other staff in remote offices. 
• Cover the full range of project planning through design and construction support. 
• Determine appropriate conductor types, sizes, transformer sizes, and equipment applications. 
• Specify relay settings, fuse sizes, trip saver settings, and recloser modes to ensure proper coordination in distribution designs. 
• Create relay settings for various distribution voltages (4kV,34.5,etc), including set points, logic diagrams, configuration files, and documentation. 
• Conduct system protection and coordination studies for distributed energy resources and distribution automation schemes. 
• Offer guidance and recommendations on system protection philosophies and standards to clients. 
• Apply system protection engineering principles in various areas, such as distribution lines, transformers, capacitor banks, …