Associate Protection & Control Engineer

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Looking to make an impact?

We have an Entry Level Associate Protection & Control Engineer position located in our Novi, MI location. The P&C Engineer will be responsible for design and planning related activities associated with electric transmission, distribution and substation facilities. This includes preparation of single-lines, schematics, and wiring designs for substations, as well as preparation of system models for load, fault, and protection analysis. Responsibilities will also include preparation of studies and reports for transmission and distribution systems. 

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 Team

  In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• NESC expertise
• Interface with local clients
• Electrical Power Calculations
• Interactions with other disciplines(Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
• Strategic Development
• Expanding a Portfolio of Business
• Partnering with a Variety of Utility Clients Nationwide

If this sounds like the type of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

 
Responsibilities:
•    Project scope development
•    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
•    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.

Required Education & Experience:
•    B.S. in electrical engineering
•    Entry level engineer experience with 1+ year of experience with either internships and coops, and/or course work with electric utility design.
•    Engineer Intern (“”EI” or “EIT”) professional certification preferred
•    Knowledge of substation design and protective relaying a plus
•    Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations
•    Team player who can work effectively in team environment
•    Self-starter who work independently with minimal direction
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills required when interfacing with clients and staff
•    Detail oriented
•    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
Leidos offers its knowledge and expertise over a wide area of cutting-edge energy technologies and independent oversight, combined with proven business acumen. Building our work for publicly- and privately-owned utilities, financial institutions and local governments, we are able to provide our clients with business insight into all sectors of the infrastructure industry. 
 

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COVID Response

Please note that effective October 1, to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos business events outside of our facilities, employees, vendors, subcontractors, and visitors will be required to be vaccinated or maintain proof of a weekly negative COVID-19 test. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated or able to show negative COVID-19 test results to access facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. 
 

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $12.30 billion for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2021.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.