Senior Microgrid Control and Automation Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Framingham
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? The Leidos Energy,
Infrastructure, and Automation operation helps solve utilities’
complex challenges through our full life-cycle, performance-based
solutions. Our services include engineering, planning, project
management, construction management, and commissioning for electric
power substations and transmission and distribution lines;
protection and controls design; and electrification programs.
Utilities consistently come to Leidos for reliable power expertise,
as reflected through our work with more than 75 investor-owned
utilities and more than 100 municipals/cooperatives across the
country as well as a growing number of private developers. Your
greatest work is ahead! We are in search of a Senior Microgrid
Control and Automation Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced
organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with
other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in
leading and designing microgrid and renewable energy projects. This
opportunity can be FULLY REMOTE for the ideal candidate or HYBRID
(two to four days per week in Framingham, MA office). Must be
willing to travel to the office or client sites as needed. What
you’ll be doing: Utilize familiarity with microgrids' control
systems and automation technologies, such as supervisory control
and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, energy management systems
(EMS), Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs), Human Machine
Interfaces (HMIs), Remote Terminal Units (RTUs). Apply
understanding of microgrid concepts, including islanding operation,
grid-connected operation, energy management, control strategies,
and power flow management within a microgrid system. Participate in
Functional Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT).
Perform Hardware in the Loop (HIL) testing. Demonstrate knowledge
of various renewable energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic
(PV) systems, wind turbines, batteries, and other distributed
energy resources (DERs). Use experience with power electronics and
their application in renewable energy systems and microgrids,
including inverters, converters, and other power electronic devices
to interface and control DERs. Perform planning and engineering in
support of telecommunication systems and telecommunication
projects. Establish project schedules and budgets. Develop drawings
and specifications for utility telecommunication system projects.
Coordinate with other internal engineering departments, external
contractors, and utility construction crews. Travel to project
sites to collect information on existing conditions. Demonstrate
proficiency in CAD software for electrical system design,
simulation tools for modeling and analysis, and programming
languages commonly used in microgrid control systems. Apply
knowledge of commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL,
MMS, Modbus, etc.). Utilize experience with Protection & Control
design concepts, including one-lines, three-lines, schematics,
wiring, etc. Use experience with commonly utilized system modeling
software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, etc.). Employ
experience with DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61131 Programming, AcSELerator
RTAC, SEL 5030 Quickset, GE Cimplicity, and Protocol Test Software
preferred. What does Leidos need from me? Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with four to eight plus years of
related microgrid experience. Strong knowledge of microgrid and
renewable energies. Protection and control of power system
experience. Capability to learn a variety of client software
packages and databases. Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Work, Excel,
PowerPoint, Project, Outlook). Must be comfortable in both a field
and office setting. Ability to support field work occasionally in
rough terrain in order to access remote project locations. Valid US
driver license and able to lift 20 pounds. Favorable if you have:
Fundamentals of Engineering certification. Master’s degree in a
related field. In this role, you can expect to grow: With
opportunities for both technical and non-technical training.
Interface with utility clients Technical & Non-Technical Training
Opportunities. Leadership Opportunities. Mentorship & Training
Opportunities. Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic
Team. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we
outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the
mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting
the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is
ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than
anyone else dares. Original Posting: February 13, 2026 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: Pay Range $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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.
Keywords: Leidos, Weymouth , Senior Microgrid Control and Automation Engineer, Engineering , Framingham, Massachusetts
