Substation Structural Engineer

Leidos; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Civil Structural Engineer to join their team in Toronto. The role involves performing design reviews and ensuring quality control for high voltage utility projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with at least 4 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with tools like STAAD.Pro and AutoCAD is essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible work hours

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
• Experience reviewing substation structure design required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews of civil/structural components for projects.
• Develop junior staff members and oversee quality control.
• Conduct site visits and client meetings as necessary.

Skills

Design reviews of civil/structural design components

Strong analytical skills

Technical writing skills

Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint proficiency

Knowledge of STAAD.Pro, RISA‑3D

Education

Bachelors of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering

Masters degree in engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

MATHCAD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Description

Leidos is in search of a Substation Civil Structural Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced EPC Solutions organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing high voltage utility Civil Substation and Transmission projects. This position will be part of an established and successful Power Delivery Solutions division that provides consulting services to both public‑owned and investor‑owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with comprehensive engineering design and project management services for electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide. The Substation Civil/Structural Engineer will be a part of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

At Leidos, you can look forward to a fast‑paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Formal Mentorship programs
• Developmental Leadership training
• Technical Upskilling Opportunities
• Continuing Education & Learning Resources

Responsibilities:

• This position will consist of performing design reviews of civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation and transmission projects.
• Candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer performing design reviews on a regular basis, as well as developing junior staff members, and contributing to bids and proposal development.
• This role will also consist of taking 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 if preferred.
• Candidate must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget expectations.
• The candidate must have a strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations.
• Candidate will be responsible for supporting procurement events for long‑lead structural materials.

Qualifications & Background Requirements:

• 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
• Experience reviewing substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and fire‑walls is required.
• Demonstrated experience executing infrastructure projects for electric utilities is preferred.
• Previous experience working with substation and transmission projects is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & 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%.
• PE Licensure is highly preferred for candidates with more than 5 years of experience.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.