Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in Chicago

Energy Jobline ZR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with 5+ years of utility-industry experience to lead design reviews, supervise projects, and mentor junior staff.

The position requires a strong background in steel and concrete design, geotechnical engineering, and foundations, plus familiarity with substation structures, rigid bus systems, and associated safety standards. Site visits to client facilities and occasional travel for meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• PE license required in PA, OH, WV, MD, NJ or ability to obtain licensure in these states within 3–12 months.
• SE licensure required.
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint and MATHCAD software, required.
• Experience with RISA 3-D, STAAD.Pro, FAD, SAG10, and LPILE software, required.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation required.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
• Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects, perform design reviews and mentor junior staff.
• Conduct design reviews of civil/structural components for substation projects.
• Perform site visits and occasional travel for client meetings and industry events.
• Ensure compliance with quality, scope, schedule and budget.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Technical writing

Team player

Education

PE License

SE licensure

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MATHCAD

RISA 3-D

STAAD.Pro

FAD

SAG10

LPILE

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Description

Leidos Engineering offers its knowledge and expertise over a wide area of cutting‑edge energy technologies and independent oversight, combined with proven business acumen. Building our work for publicly‑and privately‑owned utilities, financial institutions and local governments, we are able to provide our clients with business insight into all sectors of the infrastructure industry.

We are seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience within the utility industry working directly for a utility or consulting company, doing design engineering and reviews. The candidate must have a strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations. Experience reviewing substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and firewalls is required. This position will consist of performing design reviews of the aforementioned civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects. Candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer leading projects, performing design reviews, as well as developing junior staff members. 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.

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 senior member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

Qualifications

• PE License Required in PA, OH, WV, MD, NJ or the ability to obtain licensure in these states within 3-12 months.
• SE licensure is .
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software, required
• Experience with RISA 3-D, STAAD.Pro, FAD, SAG10, and LPILE software, required
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation required
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff

Work Location

MA, MI, IL. If remote, our preference is for candidate to reside in either Eastern or Central time zone.

Original Posting

May 29, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , citizenship, , physical or mental , medical condition, genetic information, , family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, , 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.