Substation Structural Engineer

Leidos

. Perform design reviews of civil/structural design components for bid/construction packages for substation and transmission projects .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil and structural engineering design, particularly in substation and transmission projects, with a strong focus on quality control, technical writing, and client engagement. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard software for structural analysis and design.

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Civil Engineering DesignStructural Engineering AnalysisMATHCAD SoftwareSTAAD.ProPE Licensure

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignGeotechnical EngineeringFoundation DesignTechnical WritingQuality Control

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsMentoringClient Engagement

Tools & Technologies

RISA-3DFAD ToolsSAFESAG10LPILEAutoCADMicroStation

Certifications & Qualifications

PE Licensure

Industry Keywords

Substation ProjectsTransmission ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsElectric UtilitiesDesign Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform design reviews of civil/structural design components for bid/construction packages for substation and transmission projects
Perform regular design reviews as a senior engineer
Develop junior staff members
Contribute to bids and proposal development
Serve as responsible engineer on main client projects
Oversee work and ensure quality control on design packages
Attend occasional site visits to client substation facilities
Travel occasionally for client meetings and industry-related events
Participate in front-facing client operations such as lunch-and-learns and kick-off meetings
Support procurement events for long-lead structural materials
Design and review steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil or Structural Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience, or Master of Science (MS) degree in engineering with 3+ years of relevant structural engineering experience is required
Experience with MATHCAD software
Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, FAD Tools, SAFE, SAG10, and LPILE software
Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation
Strong analytical and technical writing skills
Willingness to travel up to 15%
Experience reviewing substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and fire-walls is strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience executing infrastructure projects for electric utilities is preferred
Previous experience working with substation and transmission projects is strongly preferred, but not required
PE Licensure is highly preferred for candidates with more than 5 years of experience
Must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget expectations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and growth opportunities
Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure support
Formal mentorship programs
Developmental leadership training
Technical upskilling opportunities
Remote, flexible work arrangements
Support for overall well-being