Remote Substation Civil Site Designer

Leidos Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation Civil Site Designer to join our Chicago team, with the option to work remotely. The role focuses on developing site design drawing packages and documentation for electric utility substations, coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities include creating site plans, grading, drainage, erosion control, and utility layouts, using MicroStation, Civil 3D, and OpenRoads workflows.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation.
• Strong proficiency with MicroStation (required).
• Experience developing civil site plans for utility, industrial, commercial, or municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and modify existing substation civil site plan drawings.
• Prepare grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans.
• Develop erosion and sediment control plans in accordance with local and state requirements.
• Prepare roadway, access drive, and site layout plans.
• Perform earthwork grading and cut/fill balancing using Civil 3D or OpenRoads/MicroStation workflows.
• Perform AutoTURN analyses for construction and maintenance vehicle access.
• Prepare utility layouts including storm sewer, sanitary, and water service plans where required.
• Develop permit-ready civil drawing packages for utility and agency review.
• Assist with permitting exhibits and coordination with agencies and environmental teams.
• Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical, structural, and substation electrical teams.

Skills

MicroStation

Civil site design

AutoTURN analyses

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Drafting Technology

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

HEC-RAS/Hydraflow/HydroCAD

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Substation Civil Site Designer to join our Chicago team, with the option to work remotely. The role focuses on developing site design drawing packages and documentation for electric utility substations, coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities include creating site plans, grading, drainage, erosion control, and utility layouts, using MicroStation, Civil 3D, and OpenRoads workflows.