Senior Substation Structural Engineer - Lead Projects

Leidos

Durham (NC)

On-site

USD 73,450 - 132,775

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Leidos Engineering seeks a Substation Senior Structural Engineer with 5+ years in the utility sector to lead design reviews and develop bid and construction packages for substation projects. The role emphasizes steel and concrete design, foundations, seismic loading, and compliance with industry codes, with occasional site visits.

Ideal candidates will mentor junior staff, collaborate with clients and teams, and manage project scope, schedule and budget.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Science (BS) in Civil-Structural Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 3+ years.
  • PE License required; SE licensure preferred.
  • Experience with design and review for structures and foundations under seismic loading.
  • Proficiency with structural software and CAD tools; strong analytical and writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design reviews of civil/structural components for substation projects.
  • Develop bid/construction packages and ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
  • Mentor and develop junior staff within the design team.
  • Perform site visits to client substations and travel as needed.
  • Coordinate with clients and internal teams to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership
Client communication
Analytical thinking
Technical writing
Team collaboration

Education

B.S. Civil-Structural Engineering
M.S. degree (preferred)

Tools

STAAD.Pro
SAP2000
RISA 3D
FAD
SAG10
LPile
AutoCAD
MicroStation
MATHCAD
MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

Leidos Engineering seeks a Substation Senior Structural Engineer with 5+ years in the utility sector to lead design reviews and develop bid and construction packages for substation projects. The role emphasizes steel and concrete design, foundations, seismic loading, and compliance with industry codes, with occasional site visits.

Ideal candidates will mentor junior staff, collaborate with clients and teams, and manage project scope, schedule and budget.

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