Program Director – Power Delivery Solutions

Leidos

. Manage delivery of engineering and professional services for substation protection and control, physical, civil and structural scopes for utility clients from 4kV to 765kV .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • United StatesLead💰 $131,300 - $237,350 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing engineering and professional services for substation protection and control, with a strong focus on optimizing program outcomes, cost performance, and service quality in the electric utility industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BS In EngineeringTen Years Of Experience In Electric Utility EngineeringFunctional Understanding Of Electrical, Civil, Structural And Mechanical EngineeringAdvanced Understanding Of The Electric Power Utility IndustryStrong Written And Verbal Communication

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Soft Skills

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Industry Keywords

Substation Protection And ControlProgram ManagementCost-Saving MeasuresDeliverable QualityClient Management Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage delivery of engineering and professional services for substation protection and control, physical, civil and structural scopes for utility clients from 4kV to 765kV
Engage technical teams, review team progress, evaluate team effectiveness, and work through engineering and section managers to maximize program outcomes
Review program scope for contract and technical requirements and identify opportunities to deliver additional client value
Evaluate project and program schedule performance and improve schedule adherence
Assess cost performance and drive cost-saving measures across the program
Assess deliverable quality and develop processes and tools to improve service quality
Evaluate team technical skill sets and provide targeted training and technical skill building
Collaborate with section managers on engineering delivery, resource management, and performance assessment
Partner with the PMO to optimize program management and provide issue management and deep-dive investigation
Develop financial forecasts for program revenue and operating income
Work with the Business Development manager and Account Manager on larger client management initiatives
Support the Vice President of Transmission and Substation on assigned special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering
Ten (10)+ years of experience in electric utility engineering
Functional understanding of principles and practices of electrical, civil, structural and mechanical engineering as applied to power delivery
Advanced understanding of the electric power utility industry
Strong written and verbal communication
Excellent team building and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career advancement opportunities
Growth opportunities
Continuous improvement via mentoring
Formal and informal project management training
Assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications
Welcoming culture
Work/life balance
Competitive compensation and benefits
Diversity and inclusion initiatives