Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

About the role

This is a senior-level role that combines technical leadership, client engagement, and mentorship of junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality assurance for civil/structural components of substation projects, ensuring designs meet safety and performance standards.
• Lead design reviews across steel and concrete structures, foundations, geotechnical systems, rigid bus, containment, and site packages.
• Oversee bid and construction package development, maintaining alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Act as lead engineer on client projects, providing technical oversight and ensuring deliverables exceed expectations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering technical growth and a collaborative team culture.
• Represent Leidos in client-facing engagements such as kick-off meetings, lunch-and-learns, and industry events.
• Conduct site visits to substation facilities, applying field insights to strengthen design and execution.
• Champion quality control and safe work practices, embedding compliance and reliability into every project.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) + years in utility consulting, design engineering, and technical reviews (required)
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil/Structural Engineering (required)
• Master of Science (MS) in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MATHCAD
• Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D, FAD Tools, SAFE, SAG10, and LPILE
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation

Skills

• Strong analytical and technical writing abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage clients and collaborate across disciplines

Benefits

Additional details about benefits are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $92,300.00 - $166,850.00.

Schedule

Preferred Work Location: Framingham, MA (office/hybrid) or Walled Lake, MI (office/hybrid). However, fully REMOTE will be considered for the right match candidate.

Why Join Us

At Leidos, you’ll be part of a collaborative team tackling complex energy challenges with creativity and precision. We invest in your growth through training, mentorship, and exposure to diverse, high-impact projects. Together, we’ll accelerate your career path while shaping the future of energy infrastructure.