Owner's Engineer

Kintec Search, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm is seeking an Owner's Engineer to provide technical oversight and support for substation projects. This primarily remote role involves ensuring designs meet standards, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining project schedules. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, 6–14 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This position focuses on projects ranging from 34.5 kV to 500 kV substations, ensuring success from conception through energization.

Qualifications

• 6–14 years of experience in power utility or substation engineering.
• Strong experience with substation design and engineering standards in the U.S.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of power substation designs for compliance.
• Support projects from early concept through final design and energization.
• Coordinate across design disciplines and review engineering deliverables.
• Interface with clients to meet project expectations.

Skills

Technical oversight

Engineering review

Substation design expertise

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BSEE or BSME from an ABET-accredited university

Job description

Seeking an Owner's Engineer so support substation projects across the U.S. power industry. This role involves providing technical oversight and engineering representation to ensure substation designs meet all applicable standards, project requirements, and are suitable for successful construction.

The position is primarily remote, with optional office access for candidates located near a regional office.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and engineering review of power substation designs to ensure compliance with industry standards, project requirements, and constructability.
• Support projects spanning 34.5 kV to 500 kV substations from early concept through final design and energization.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert working closely with project managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Coordinate across design disciplines including Protection & Control, Civil/Structural, and Physical design.
• Review engineering deliverables prepared by design teams and provide guidance where needed.
• Interface with client representatives to help ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and performance expectations.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and engineering best practices.

Qualifications

• BSEE or BSME from an ABET-accredited university (required).
• 6–14 years of experience in power utility or substation engineering.
• Strong experience with substation design and engineering standards within the U.S. power industry.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.