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).

Technical Skills

• 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.

Professional Skills

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

Other Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00. 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.