Distribution Protection Supervisor

Distribution Protection Supervisor at Leidos summary:

Lead and supervise a team of distribution protection engineers delivering protection, coordination, and automation solutions for utility distribution systems (4.16–34.5 kV). Responsibilities include reviewing/approving relay and recloser settings, conducting protection coordination and fault studies, supporting FLISR/DER integration and utility reliability programs, and interfacing directly with clients. Role requires technical mentorship, project support, compliance with NERC/NESC standards, and experience with SEL relays and industry analysis tools.

Description

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative energy solutions through the expertise of our people. We are seeking a Distribution Protection Supervisor to support and lead our growing Distribution System Protection and Automation portfolio. This role bridges hands-on technical excellence with team leadership, client engagement, and project execution.

The Distribution Protection Supervisor will oversee technical delivery, mentor engineers, and collaborate closely with utility clients across distribution protection, automation, and reliability programs.

Hybrid or Remote support types available:

• C andidates are able to support remotely but must be able to relocate to or currently live within the United States.
• Hybrid Schedule: (2-4 days a week in the Framingham, MA office)
• Must also be willing to travel to customer sites and in office / testing lab as needed

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In this role, you can also expect to gain:

• Leadership experience managing and mentoring distribution protection engineers
• Exposure to utility reliability programs (SAIDI / SAIFI / CAIDI improvement initiatives)
• Direct client interaction and technical ownership of protection philosophies
• Experience supporting system automation, FLISR, and DER integration efforts
• Growth path toward Engineering Manager or Technical Lead roles

The Challenge:

• Supervise and provide technical leadership to a team of distribution protection engineers
• Review and approve relay and recloser settings packages for distribution systems (4.16 kV through 34.5 kV)
• Lead protection coordination studies for feeders, reclosers, fuses, capacitor banks, and distribution substations
• Guide the development of standardized protection templates and coordination philosophies
• Support deployment of automation devices including reclosers, TripSaver®, and sectionalizing equipment
• Collaborate with planning, design, SCADA, and field engineering teams to ensure correct device application
• Interface directly with utility clients to review protection strategies, study results, and recommendations
• Ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with client standards and NERC / NESC requirements
• Provide technical mentorship and training to junior engineers
• Support project planning, execution, and construction support activities
• Assist with proposal development, scope definition, and technical estimates when required

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with eight (8+) years of experience in distribution protection engineering, coordination, and utility consulting
• Proven experience leading technical teams performing distribution fault studies and developing relay and recloser settings
• Strong background in distribution protection coordination for feeders, reclosers, fuses, capacitor banks, and sectionalizing devices
• Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale recloser deployment programs, including development of standardized and templatized protection settings
• Expertise supporting distribution automation and reliability initiatives, including normally-open feeder ties, sectionalization, and restoration schemes
• Experience evaluating feeder protection performance with respect to SAIDI and CAIDI reliability metrics
• Proficiency performing fault current, coordination, load flow, and protection studies for distribution systems at 4.16 kV, 12 kV, 24 kV, and 34.5 kV
• Experience applying distribution planning concepts to protection and automation decisions, including: - Load flow and voltage profile evaluation, Feeder capacity and loading considerations, Identification of optimal recloser and sectionalizing device locations, Customer density, critical load, and reliability impact assessment
• Ability to evaluate recloser placement and feeder segmentation based on fault exposure, load distribution, voltage performance, and restoration benefits
• Experience assessing distributed generation impacts on distribution fault levels, voltage regulation, and feeder coordination
• Ability to ensure proper coordination between distribution feeder protection and upstream transmission transformer and bus protection elements
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing protection settings for SEL microprocessor relays, including SEL-351S feeder protection relays and SEL-651R recloser controls, along with configuration and coordination of NOVA and Cooper / Eaton distribution reclosers.
• Experience supporting and implementing FLISR (Fault Location, Isolation, and Service Restoration) switching logic and automation schemes
• Proficiency with industry-standard analysis and modeling tools, including, CYME Distribution: - Milsoft WindMil, ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, AcSELerator QuickSet, ArcGIS and GIS-based modeling tools, PSS®E for power flow, short-circuit, and planning studies
• Working knowledge of distribution line design considerations and their impact on protection and planning, including feeder topology, conductor selection, sectionalization strategies, etc.
• Experience coordinating protection requirements with distribution physical design and line rebuild projects
• Experience reviewing and interpreting protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, and automation drawings
• Familiarity with SCADA and RTU systems, including review of substation and feeder drawings for compliance with utility standards
• Experience supporting arc flash studies using IEEE and NESC methodologies
• Strong understanding of NERC reliability standards, interconnection studies, and utility planning practices
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor junior engineers in protection philosophy, coordination practices, and system-level thinking
• Strong technical communication skills for client-facing study results, recommendations, and design documentation
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain high-quality standards in fast-paced environments

You may also have:

• Experience supervising small technical teams or acting as a technical lead
• Knowledge of Transmission Protection philosophies.
• Utility or power consulting background
• Experience with SCADA, RTU, or distribution communications interfaces
• Familiarity with IEC 61850, DNP3, or distribution automation architectures
• Experience preparing technical reports or utility recommendations
• Exposure to reliability metrics and feeder performance analysis

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:

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.

Pay Range:

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

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Keywords:

distribution protection, relay coordination, recloser settings, distribution automation, FLISR, DER integration, utility reliability, SEL relays, fault studies, protection engineering