Principal SCADA and Automation 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 customer’s 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.

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

We are in search of a Principal SCADA and Automation Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced Framingham, MA organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing utility substation 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.

In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• Leadership skills to create path to be an Engineering director.
• NERC PRC compliance expertise, Electrical Power Calculations and standard development
• Interactions with other disciplines (Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)
• Time management and organizational skills
• Interaction with clients leading to interpersonal skills

In this role, the qualified individual will be expected to:

• Solving challenging substation engineering problems.
• Working with design engineers and performing quality reviews.
• Working directly with clients as well as working with other staff in remote office locations.
• Assignments will cover the full range of project planning through design and construction support.
• Configuration of IED and data concentrators for substation and distribution automations devices from 4.16kV through 500kV.
• Configuration of Communication for Ethernet and Serial communications in substations.
• Develop Human Machine Interface (HMI) configurations

What you will bring to the table:

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering with (12+ years) of relevant experience.
• The preferred candidate would have relevant experience Power System and Communication Engineering in high voltage electrical utility substation protection and control engineering and experience with:
• One and three-line diagrams for substations
• Experience with development of configurations for HMI, RTU and SCADA with different vendors
• Experience with implementation of different communication protocols (example: DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850 MMS and GOOSE)
• Experience with multiple relay vendors (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens)
• Experience with different communication devices such as Ethernet Switches Routers and Firewalls
• Control and protection schemes including the preparation of schematics and wiring diagram.

You may also have:

• Previous Quality Assurance/Quality Control experience is a plus
• Experience preparing and reviewing proposals and quotations
• Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers
• 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
• High level of computer competency
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation is a plus
• Periodic travel may be required.

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 160 municipals/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.

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Original Posting:March 28, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.