Description 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: Preferred Framingham, MA (office/hybrid) or Walled Lake, MI (office/hybrid). However, fully REMOTE will be considered for the right match candidate.
Why Join UsAt 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.
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Original Posting:June 8, 2026
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
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.
About LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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