[Hiring] Substation Structural Engineer @Leidos

Role Description

Leidos Energy’s EPC Solutions group, part of Electric Transmission and Substation Solutions, is looking for a Substation Structural Engineer to contribute to our portfolio of nationwide electric utility projects. You’ll work side by side with engineering management, construction, procurement teams, and project stakeholders to deliver designs that are efficient to build. This is a great fit if you enjoy finding smarter, innovative engineering design solutions and seeing your work built in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Perform design reviews of civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation and transmission projects.
• Function as a senior engineer performing design reviews regularly, developing junior staff members, and contributing to bids and proposal development.
• Take a responsible engineer role on main client projects, overseeing the work and ensuring quality control on design packages.
• Occasional site visits to client substation facilities may be required, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events.
• Experience in front-facing client operations such as lunch and learns, and kick-off meetings is preferred.
• Comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Support procurement events for long lead structural materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science (BS) in Civil or Structural Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience or Masters (MS) degree in engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering 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 required.
• 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.

Benefits

• Dynamic & collaborative culture.
• Career development and growth opportunities, including:
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Developmental Leadership training
• Technical Upskilling Opportunities
• Support for overall well-being.
• Remote, flexible work arrangements.

Company Description

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.