Substation Civil Structural Engineer

District Partners LLC

$59K — $106K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
  • 2+ years of experience in the utility industry
  • PE License preferred or near completion
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Mathcad
  • Experience with design software like RISA 3-D and STAAD.Pro
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation
  • Strong analytical and technical writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead design engineering for high voltage utility projects
  • Perform design calculations for various civil/structural components
  • Prepare bid/construction packages for substation projects
  • Conduct site visits to client substation facilities
  • Ensure compliance with quality control and safety practices
  • Collaborate with design team members and communicate effectively with clients
  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget expectations

Benefits

  • Fully remote work opportunity for U.S. residents
  • Opportunity to be part of a recognized industry leader
  • Involvement in high-impact projects across the utility sector
  • Potential for professional development and growth
  • Access to a diverse and collaborative team environment
Full Job Description

We are in search of a Substation Civil Structural Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing high voltage utility projects. 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.

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This position can be filled remotely contingent upon candidate's qualifications, skillset, and character.

We are seeking a Substation Civil/Structural Engineer with 2+ years of experience within the utility industry working directly for a utility or consulting company, performing design engineering.  The candidate must have a strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations. Experience in substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and fire-walls is required.  This position will consist of performing design of the aforementioned civil/structural components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects. Candidate will primarily function as an engineer contributing directly to projects, performing design calculations, and providing detail markups. Site-visits to client substation facilities are expected to be part of the work, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry related events. Candidate must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget expectations.  This position will be a contributing member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

What you will bring to the table: 

•    B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
•    Engineer with 2 plus years of directly applicable experience
•    PE License, (preferred or near completion)
•    Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & Mathcad software, required
•    Experience with RISA 3-D, STAAD.Pro, FAD, SAFE, SAG10, and LPILE software, required
•    Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation, required
•    Strong analytical and technical writing skills
•    Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff

Work Location: Fully REMOTE (candidate must reside in the U.S.)

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Original Posting:
May 29, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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