Substation Structural Engineer
Responsibilities:
- This position will consist of performing design reviews of civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation and transmission projects.
- Candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer performing design reviews on a regular basis, as well as developing junior staff members, and contributing to bids and proposal development.
- This role will also consist of taking a responsible engineer role on main client projects, overseeing the work and ensuring quality control on design packages.
- Occasional Site-visits to client substation facilities may be required, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events.
- Experience in front-facing client operations such as lunch and learns, and kick-off meetings if preferred.
- Candidate must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget expectations.
- The candidate must have a strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations.
- Candidate will be responsible for supporting procurement events for long lead structural materials.
Qualifications/Background Requirements:
- Bachelors of Science (BS) in Civil or Structural Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience or Masters (MS) degree in engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering is required
- Experience with MATHCAD software
- Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, FAD Tools, SAFE, SAG10, and LPILE software
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills required
- Willingness to travel, up to 15%
- Experience reviewing substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and fire-walls is strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience executing infrastructure projects for electric utilities is preferred
- Previous experience working with substation and transmission projects is strongly preferred, but not required
- PE Licensure is highly preferred for candidates with more than 5 years of experience
Original Posting:October 30, 2026
Pay Range:Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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.
