Civil/Structural Engineer

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer to review designs for power generation projects. Responsibilities include providing engineering expertise, reviewing design codes and specifications, and monitoring construction projects. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering and 4+ years of experience. The role offers a hybrid work setup with location preference near Denver, CO or Framingham, MA, and a pay range of $73,450.00 - $132,775.00.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in civil or structural engineering.
• Design experience on industrial or power generation projects.
• Competent with governing design codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil engineering expertise for power projects.
• Review EPC Contract specifications.
• Monitor construction projects and manage multiple project reviews.

Skills

Civil engineering expertise

Design code application

Effective communication

Finite element analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Adobe/Bluebeam

STAAD

RISA 3D

Job description

Job Description

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Civil/Structural Engineer with responsibility for reviewing civil and structural designs of new and existing power generation projects including wind, solar, hydro, battery energy storage systems, and thermal projects as an Independent Engineer.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide subject‑matter expertise in civil engineering for power projects across civil, geotechnical, hydrological, and structural disciplines.
• Review application of appropriate design codes for the project under review.
• Review EPC Contract specifications.
• Review design and equipment manufacturer drawings and calculations prepared by others.
• Provide Owner’s Engineering and Advisory support.
• Monitor construction projects.
• Assist the team in managing projects, developing sales proposals, and technology/bankability reviews.

Hybrid: This position prefers a hybrid working setup, with at least three (3) days in person at a Leidos‑managed office each week. Opportunities for working remote will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

Location: Ideal candidate would be located within commuting distance of Denver, CO or Framingham, MA area, although teleworking arrangements will be considered.

Travel is required for project site visits in support of reviews. Travel could include the potential for international travel. The position can periodically include weeks with extended work hours to support client(s) needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in civil or structural engineering with four plus (4+) years of experience working on industrial, power delivery, or power generation project design or other relevant experience.
• Design experience with increasing responsibility.
• Team player with ability to communicate effectively with internal staff such as Project Managers and Subject Matter Experts from other disciplines, as well as with external parties such as Owners, Developers, Lenders, Investors and Manufacturers.
• Experience providing high level reviews of engineer’s finite element analysis models, hand and software‑generated calculations, design drawing packages, and overall design basis/methodology deployed related to peer reviews, fatal flaw reviews, conformance to industry standard practices, conformance to appropriate design codes, and conformance with project specifications.
• Competent with the various governing design codes used in civil, structural, and geotechnical design such as the International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, AISI, and others. Familiarity with international codes is a plus.
• Excellent established oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe/Bluebeam.
• Familiar with structural analysis software including finite element analysis such as STAAD or RISA 3D. Familiarity with MathCAD, AutoCAD, and other structural analysis software is a plus.
• Self‑starter, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to successfully meet client deadlines on multiple projects under pressure. Clients requiring subject matter expertise consulting could include private equity, infrastructure and hedge funds, investment and commercial banks, private developers, legal and financial advisors, original equipment manufacturers, DOE, and EIA, among others.
• Ability to manage schedule commitments related to multiple project reviews at one time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active FE/EIT certification with aspiration to obtain professional engineering licensure.
• Active professional engineer’s (PE) license.
• Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Licensed structural engineer (SE).
• Field engineering experience during the construction of projects.
• Spanish language speaking and reading skills.
• Familiarity with large construction projects – industrial, large commercial, mechanical, and electrical systems, and/or electrical transmission and distribution experience.
• Experience in the design of power generation projects, including natural gas combined and simple cycle, wind turbine foundations, solar racking/trackers and pile foundations, and rooftop solar systems is a strong differentiator.
• Familiarity with review of construction specifications and submittals.
• Familiarity with construction documentation such as ECN’s, CD’s, RFI’s, and NCR’s.

Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

Equal Employment Opportunity: 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.