Remote Substation Civil Site Engineer

Leidos Inc; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Substation Civil Site Engineer to support electric utility substation projects remotely, with coordination for our Chicago, IL office. You will develop site design drawing packages, grading, drainage and stormwater plans, and liaise with multiple engineering disciplines.

The role requires at least 2 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation, and the ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams to produce permit-ready civil drawings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology, drafting technology, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation.
• Proficiency with MicroStation.
• 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 both 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

MicroStation

Civil site design

AutoTURN analyses

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Hydrology software

Job description

Leidos Inc. is seeking a Substation Civil Site Engineer to support electric utility substation projects remotely, with coordination for our Chicago, IL office. You will develop site design drawing packages, grading, drainage and stormwater plans, and liaise with multiple engineering disciplines.

The role requires at least 2 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation, and the ability to work independently within multidisciplinary teams to produce permit-ready civil drawings.