Senior Substation Structural Engineer – Design & Reviews

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Engineering seeks a Substation Senior Structural Engineer with 5+ years in the utility sector. You will lead design reviews, mentor junior staff and perform civil/structural evaluations for substation projects, including foundations and structures under seismic loading.

Expect site visits, occasional travel, and collaboration with clients. Preferred Portland, OR residence; remote options aligned to time zones. Strong analytical, writing and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil-Structural Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 3+ years.
• PE license preferred in CA/WA/OR or ability to obtain within 3–12 months.
• SE licensure preferred.
• Experience with structural design and reviews for substations and foundations.
• Proficiency with structural software listed above and MS Office suite.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as senior engineer, perform design reviews and develop junior staff.
• Design and review structures and foundations under seismic loading.
• Conduct site visits to client substations and travel for meetings.
• Ensure work complies with scope, schedule and budget.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication

Team player

Education

BS in Civil-Structural Engineering

MS in Civil-Structural Engineering

PE license preferred (CA/WA/OR) or ability to obtain

SE licensure preferred

Tools

STAAD.Pro

SAP2000

RISA 3D

FAD

SAG10

LPile

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Leidos Engineering seeks a Substation Senior Structural Engineer with 5+ years in the utility sector. You will lead design reviews, mentor junior staff and perform civil/structural evaluations for substation projects, including foundations and structures under seismic loading.

Expect site visits, occasional travel, and collaboration with clients. Preferred Portland, OR residence; remote options aligned to time zones. Strong analytical, writing and communication skills required.