Lead Substation Site-Civil Engineer

iHire; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Site-Civil Engineer to join their Framingham office. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a team and work on diverse electric utility projects, applying cutting-edge technology to tackle complex challenges. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in civil engineering, particularly in site development, and will be responsible for leading design reviews, overseeing junior staff, and ensuring quality control on all projects. If you are a motivated professional looking to make a significant impact while enjoying a supportive work environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil-site design experience required.
• P.E. license preferred for this lead engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Manage site/civil design for electric utility projects.
• Oversee junior staff and ensure quality control on designs.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Site Development

Analytical Skills

Technical Writing

Client Communication

Project Management

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation OpenSite Designer

Microsoft Office Suite

Hydraflow

ICPR

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Site-Civil Engineer to manage our site/civil department in our growing Framingham, MA office to work on a variety of electric utility projects. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic, energetic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve site/civil design engineering for both large and small scale utility projects. Candidates who have commercial/industrial site development experience will also be considered for the position. Candidate will primarily function as a lead engineer performing design reviews, leading projects, overseeing 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. Site-visits to client substation facilities are expected to be part of the work, 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. Candidate must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget expectations. This position will be a lead role in a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

This position will ideally be staffed at the Leidos office in Framingham, MA. However, the following locations will also be considered for this position:

• Chicago, IL
• Charlotte, NC
• Walled Lake, MI

Hybrid or fully remote may be considered for this role (candidate must reside within the U.S.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Land development permitting including NPDES, stormwater management, and knowledge of other typical local, state, and/or federal regulations and permit requirements
• Research additional site data through various sources
• Site layout, grading, and drainage design
• Stormwater modeling and design
• Erosion and sediment control design
• Utility coordination and design
• Retaining wall layout and design
• Documentation of all supporting calculations
• Quantity take-offs
• Construction drawings
• Construction specifications
• Construction observation and field engineering
• Coordination and collaboration with other design disciplines
• Business Development

Required Experience & Education:

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineer with 8+ years of directly applicable civil-site design experience
• P.E. license preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and/or MicroStation OpenSite Designer software
• Experience with Hydraflow, ICPR, and various other hydrologic and hydraulic modeling & design programs
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, and other general software tools
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Team player with ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff
• Able to execute projects and handle clients successfully with limited supervision
• Willing to travel, up to 25%
• Authorized to work in U.S.

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Protect yourself and your family, with the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institutes World's Most Ethical Companies.

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.