Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Leidos

$92K — $166K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in utility consulting, design engineering, and technical reviews
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required
  • PE license required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and MATHCAD
  • Experienced with STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D, and other engineering software
  • Strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%

Responsibilities

  • Drive quality assurance for civil/structural project components
  • Lead design reviews for steel and concrete structures
  • Oversee the development of bid and construction packages
  • Act as lead engineer on client projects with technical oversight
  • Mentor junior engineers to foster their growth
  • Represent Leidos in client engagements and industry events
  • Conduct site visits to apply field insights in designs
  • Champion quality control and safe work practices

Benefits

  • Flexible work location options including potential for fully remote work
  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional development
  • Engagement with diverse projects in the utility sector
  • Participation in industry events and networking opportunities
  • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
Full Job Description
Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

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)
  • Licensure: 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%


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

Original Posting:
June 8, 2026

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

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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