Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

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)
• 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: Framingham, MA (preferred, hybrid) or Walled Lake, MI (hybrid)

Why Join Us

At Leidos, you’ll be part of a collaborative team tackling complex energy challenges with creativity and precision. We invest in your growth through training, mentorship, and exposure to diverse, high-impact projects. Together, we’ll accelerate your career path while shaping the future of energy infrastructure.

Apply today and help us power progress.

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