Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Leidos

$73K — $132K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Portland, OR
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PE License required in California, Washington, or Oregon, or ability to obtain within 3-12 months
  • Preferred SE licensure
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MATHCAD
  • Familiar with RISA 3-D, FAD, SAG10, and LPILE software
  • Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation
  • Strong analytical and technical writing skills
  • Effective communicator and team player

Responsibilities

  • Lead design review processes for civil/structural components
  • Develop bid/construction packages for substation projects
  • Guide and mentor junior staff members
  • Conduct site visits to client substation facilities
  • Ensure compliance with quality control and safety practices
  • Maintain project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary design team

Benefits

  • Flexible work location with remote options for qualified candidates
  • Mentorship opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in industry-related events and client meetings
  • Involvement in significant utility infrastructure projects
  • Opportunity to work within a collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience within the utility industry working directly for a utility or consulting company, doing design engineering and reviews. The candidate must have a strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations. Experience reviewing substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and firewalls is required. This position will consist of performing design reviews of the aforementioned civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects. Candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer leading projects, performing design reviews, as well as developing junior staff members. 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 senior member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

Qualifications
  • PE License Required in California, Washington, Oregon -OR- the ability to obtain licensure in these states within 3-12 months.
  • SE licensure is preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software, required
  • Experience with RISA 3-D, FAD, 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: Portland, OR (all qualified candidates located in the western region of the U.S will be considered for remote). If remote, our preference is for candidate to reside in either Pacific or Mountain time zone.

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Original Posting:
April 30, 2026

Pay Range:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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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