Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Leidos Inc; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer in Boston, MA. This role involves technical leadership, client engagement, and mentoring junior engineers in substation projects. The ideal candidate should have at least eight years of experience in utility consulting and hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license. In this position, you will also drive quality assurance and lead design reviews while fostering a collaborative team culture. Competitive pay range is $92,300 – $166,850.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years in utility consulting, design engineering, and technical reviews.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality assurance for civil/structural components of substation projects.
• Lead design reviews across steel and concrete structures, foundations, and geotechnical systems.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master of Science (MS) in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

RISA 3D

MATHCAD

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

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

Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

This senior‑level role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and mentorship of junior engineers.

What You’ll Do

• Drive quality assurance for civil/structural components of substation projects, ensuring designs meet safety and performance standards.
• Lead design reviews across steel and concrete structures, foundations, geotechnical systems, rigid bus, containment, and site packages.
• Oversee bid and construction package development, maintaining alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Act as lead engineer on client projects, providing technical oversight and ensuring deliverables exceed expectations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering technical growth and a collaborative team culture.
• Represent Leidos in client‑facing engagements such as kick‑off meetings, lunch‑and‑learns, and industry events.
• Conduct site visits to substation facilities, applying field insights to strengthen design and execution.
• Champion quality control and safe work practices, embedding compliance and reliability into every project.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years in utility consulting, design engineering, and technical reviews (required)
• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil/Structural Engineering (required)
  • Master of Science (MS) in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred)
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license (required)
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MATHCAD
  • Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D, FAD Tools, SAFE, SAG10, and LPILE
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Professional Skills:
  • Strong analytical and technical writing abilities
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage clients and collaborate across disciplines
• Other Requirements:
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
  • Work location: Framingham, MA (preferred, hybrid) or Walled Lake, MI (hybrid)

Why Join Us

At Leidos, you’ll be part of a collaborative team tackling complex energy challenges with creativity and precision. We invest in your growth through training, mentorship, and exposure to diverse, high‑impact projects. Together, we’ll accelerate your career path while shaping the future of energy infrastructure.

Pay and Benefits

Pay range: $92,300.00 – $166,850.00

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity 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.

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