Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 72,150 - 130,425; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm is seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with over 5 years of experience in the utility industry. Responsibilities include leading design reviews for substation projects and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must possess a PE License in relevant states and experience with engineering software. This position is based in Portland, OR, with remote work considered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the utility industry.
• PE License in California, Washington, Oregon or ability to obtain licensure.
• SE licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design reviews of civil/structural components for substation projects.
• Develop bid and construction package deliverables.
• Mentor and develop junior staff.
• Perform site visits to client facilities.

Skills

PE License Required

Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD

Experience with RISA 3-D, FAD, SAG10, LPILE

Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation

Strong analytical and technical writing skills

Team player communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

RISA 3-D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MATHCAD

Job description

Overview

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 provide 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, performing 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. The position will involve performing design reviews of these civil/structural components to support the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects. The candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer leading projects, performing design reviews, and mentoring junior staff. Site-visits to client substation facilities are expected, 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.

Responsibilities

Lead design reviews of civil/structural components for substation projects. Develop bid and construction package deliverables. Mentor and develop junior staff. Perform site visits to client facilities and participate in client meetings and industry events as required.

Qualifications

• PE License Required in California, Washington, Oregon - OR - the ability to obtain licensure in these states within 3-12 months.
• SE licensure is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software, required
• Experience with RISA 3-D, 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

Portland, OR (all qualified candidates located in the western region of the U.S will be considered for remote). If remote, preference is for the candidate to reside in either Pacific or Mountain time zone.

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Original Posting

September 16, 2025

Pay Range

Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in offering a position include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, market data, applicable agreements, or other legal requirements.