Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer
Description
Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer
Leidos Engineering offers its knowledge and expertise over a wide area of cutting-edge energy technologies and independent oversight, combined with proven business acumen. Building our work for publicly- and privately-owned utilities, financial institutions and local governments, we are able to provide our clients with business insight into all sectors of the infrastructure industry.
We are seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer to join our team. This is a senior-level role that combines technical leadership, client engagement, and mentorship of junior engineers.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- Experience:
Minimum of eight (8) + years in utility consulting, design engineering, and technical reviews (required) •
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil/Structural Engineering (required)
- Master of Science (MS) in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred)
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Licensure
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
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Professional Skills
- Strong analytical and technical writing abilities
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage clients and collaborate across disciplines
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Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
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