Substation Owner's Engineer

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PMP Certification

PE License

Mentorship programs

Leadership training

Upskilling opportunities

Continuing Education

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation Owner’s Engineer to join our Power Delivery Solutions division. You will serve as the technical advocate to project owners, ensuring designs meet standards and owner expectations across planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

You will lead engineering reviews, provide guidance across substation domains, and support construction with issue resolution and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Ten (10+) plus years of direct experience in substation protection and control design.
• Ability to lead substation design projects by aligning engineering execution with program management.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate engineering drawings, specifications, studies, and calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and owner-specific requirements (IEEE, NESC, utility standards).
• Provide technical guidance on substation physical, transmission line, civil & structural, distribution, and protection & control designs.
• Occasional site-visits to client substation facilities and travel for client meetings and industry events.
• 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 the 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 provide recommendations to mitigate impacts on cost, schedule, and system reliability.
• Track engineering deliverables and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical engineering

Substation protection & control

Project management

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IEEE standards

NESC

Job description

Leidos is in search of an Substation Owner’s Engineer to join our diverse organization. This position will be part of an established and successful Power Delivery Solutions division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. As a core team member, you will serve as the technical advocate and trusted advisor to the project owner, ensuring that engineering deliverables, designs, and construction activities meet project requirements, industry standards, and the owner’s operational expectations. This role provides oversight, coordination, and quality assurance across all phases of the projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

At Leidos, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Developmental Leadership training
• Technical Upskilling Opportunities
• Continuing Education & Learning Resources

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 (e.g., IEEE, NESC, utility standards).
• Provide technical guidance on substation physical, transmission line, Civil & Structural, distribution, and protection & control designs.
• Occasional Site-visits to client substation facilities may be required, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events.
• 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 the 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 provide recommendations to mitigate impacts on cost, schedule, and system reliability.
• Track engineering deliverables and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.

What You Will Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other related degree
• Ten (10+) plus years of direct experience in substation Protection and control design
• Ability to lead substation design projects by aligning engineering execution with program management

It Would Be Nice If You Had

• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E) license
• Master’s degree in related field

What We Do
Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more,

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world’s toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

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If you’re looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We’re not hiring followers. We’re recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We’re already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting

October 5, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range -

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.