Substation Engineering Supervisor

In this role, you can expect to gain:

• Leadership skills to create a path to be an engineering manager
• Time management and organizational skills
• Continued technical development
• Interpersonal skill development
• Exposure to collaboration with multiple disciplines supporting various projects
• Client interaction

The Challenge:

• Directly supervise a small team of junior engineers.
• Foster career development through training, mentorship, and regular feedback.
• Promote leadership, professional growth, and a positive team culture.
• Assign work, training, and administrative tasks effectively.
• Conduct timesheet, expense report, and other approvals.
• Hold regular one-on-one meetings and complete bi-annual performance reviews.
• Support recruitment initiatives and contribute to company growth.
• Provide status reports and updates on direct reports as needed.
• Lead substation design efforts (Physical Electrical and Protection & Control) across various utility voltage levels and clients.
• Conduct engineering studies and calculations (e.g., grounding, shielding, lighting, raceway fill, station service sizing).
• Apply industry standards, safety codes, and regulatory requirements to all projects.
• Develop specifications for equipment, materials, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform quality control (QC) reviews on engineering deliverables for projects of all sizes.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data and design decisions.
• Coordinate with project and program managers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings and job-site visits to gather and deliver engineering information.
• Support project planning and proposal development.

What will you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Eight (8+) years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with a B.S. degree
• Six (6+) years of prior relevant experience in utility substation engineering with an M.S. degree
• Experience with personnel supervision.
• Experience as a substation lead engineer performing QC reviews
• Experience with staff technical training and professional mentorship
• Experience with serving as firm-client liaison in a support and lead engineering role
• Advocacy of Quality Assurance and Control standards
• Comprehensive understanding of the utility grid system and substation engineering design practices
• Comprehensive understanding of industry standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE/ANSI) and their application.
• Experience researching design issues, evaluating alternatives, and making recommendations
• Ability to support critical deadlines in potentially high pressure situations
• Team player who will work in a team environment comprised of a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of computer competency
• Proficiency with using MS Office applications
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

You May Also Have:

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• Experience with engineering programs and software (including SKM, ASPEN, ETAP, CDEGS or vendor software)
• Construction support experience
• Active membership in national engineering societies and work-groups (IEEE, PES, etc.)

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, click here! 

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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