Remote Owner's Engineer – Substation Design & Oversight

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

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.