Substation Owner’s Engineer overseeing utility power-delivery designs, standards, and construction quality for Leidos. Advising project owners across planning, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Responsibilities
Review and evaluate engineering drawings, specifications, studies, and calculations prepared by EPC contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and owner-specific requirements, including IEEE, NESC, and utility standards
Provide technical guidance on substation physical, transmission line, civil and structural, distribution, and protection and control designs
Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and value-engineering discussions
Support project managers by translating technical issues into actionable decisions
Review vendor submittals, equipment data sheets, FAT/SAT results, and test reports
Support development and enforcement of engineering standards and best practices
Provide technical support during construction, including RFI responses, field issue resolution, and design clarifications
Evaluate technical risks and recommend mitigations affecting cost, schedule, and system reliability
Track engineering deliverables and ensure timely resolution of technical issues
Serve as technical advocate and trusted advisor to the project owner
Provide oversight, coordination, and quality assurance across planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another related degree
Ten (10+) years of direct experience in substation protection and control design
Ability to lead substation design projects by aligning engineering execution with program management
Occasional site visits to client substation facilities may be required
Occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events may be required
Benefits
Flexible work hours/work arrangements
Career development and growth opportunities
Project Management Professional (PMP) development/support
Professional Engineer (PE) License development/support
Formal mentorship programs
Developmental leadership training
Technical upskilling opportunities
Continuing education and learning resources
Career advancement opportunities
Continuous improvement through mentoring and formal and informal project management training
Assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications
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