Remote Substation Civil Site Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a Substation Civil Site Engineer to support our Chicago, IL operations remotely. You will work with civil engineers to develop site design drawings and documentation for electric utility substations across greenfield and brownfield projects.

Key duties include drafting site plans, grading and drainage, erosion control, AutoTURN analyses, and coordination with multiple disciplines. Strong MicroStation, Civil 3D, and OpenRoads skills are desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology, drafting technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years civil site design experience using MicroStation.
• Proficiency with MicroStation required.
• Experience developing civil site plans for utility, industrial, commercial, or municipal projects.
• Working knowledge of grading design and earthwork calculations.
• Experience preparing erosion and sediment control plans.
• Familiarity with stormwater management principles and permitting requirements.
• Experience performing AutoTURN vehicle turning analyses.
• Understanding of site development permitting processes and agency coordination.
• Ability to interpret survey and geotechnical information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality deliverables.

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 preparation of permitting exhibits and support environmental and jurisdictional permitting efforts.
• Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and substation electrical teams.
• Review civil-related vendor drawings and incorporate comments as required.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and preparation of project deliverables.
• Apply applicable client standards, local agency requirements, and industry best practices to all assignments.

Skills

AutoTURN analyses

Site design collaboration

Technical reporting

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology, Drafting Technology, or related field

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

HEC-RAS / Hydraflow / HydroCAD

Job description

Leidos is hiring a Substation Civil Site Engineer to support our Chicago, IL operations remotely. You will work with civil engineers to develop site design drawings and documentation for electric utility substations across greenfield and brownfield projects.

Key duties include drafting site plans, grading and drainage, erosion control, AutoTURN analyses, and coordination with multiple disciplines. Strong MicroStation, Civil 3D, and OpenRoads skills are desired.