Senior Substation Structural Engineer – Design Leadership

Leidos LLC

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 133,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer in Portland, OR with 5+ years in the utility sector to lead design reviews and projects for substations. The role emphasizes steel and concrete structures, foundations, and seismic loading considerations, with a focus on mentoring junior staff and delivering bid/construction packages.

The candidate will perform design reviews, lead projects, and occasionally travel for client meetings and industry events, while complying with quality

Qualifications

BS degree in Civil-Structural Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 3+ years.
Professional Engineer license preferred in CA, WA, OR or ability to obtain within 3–12 months.
SE licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead projects as a senior engineer, conducting design reviews of substation structures and foundations.
Provide guidance to junior staff and ensure compliance with codes and standards under seismic loading.
Perform site visits to client substations and participate in client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MATHCAD

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

RISA 3D

FAD

SAG10

LPile

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Education

BS Civil-Structural Engineering

MS Civil-Structural Engineering

PE License

SE Licensure preferred

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