Substation Owner's Engineer

Leidos

. Review and evaluate engineering drawings, specifications, studies, and calculations prepared by EPC contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in substation protection and control design, ensuring compliance with industry standards and providing technical guidance throughout project phases. Capable of translating complex technical issues into actionable solutions while maintaining quality assurance and project alignment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substation Protection And Control DesignElectrical Engineering DegreeTen Years Of Direct ExperienceTechnical Guidance And SupportProject Management Alignment

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Hard Skills

Engineering Drawing ReviewSpecification EvaluationTechnical Risk EvaluationDesign Compliance AssessmentVendor Submittal ReviewField Issue ResolutionConstructability AssessmentValue EngineeringQuality AssuranceEngineering Standards Development

Soft Skills

Technical AdvocacyCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Industry Keywords

IEEE StandardsNESC StandardsUtility StandardsConstruction SupportProject OversightCommissioning PhasesClient MeetingsSite VisitsEngineering Best PracticesActionable Decisions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

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
Work/life balance
Competitive compensation and benefits
Welcoming culture
Diversity and inclusion initiatives