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Substation Structural EngineerLeidos Inc • Reston, VA, United States
Substation Structural Engineer

Substation Structural Engineer

Leidos Inc • Reston, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Leidos is in search of a Substation Civil Structural Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced EPC Solutions organization. As a core team member, you will be interacting with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing high voltage utility Civil Substation and Transmission projects. This position will be part of an established and successful Power Delivery Solutions division that provides consulting services to both public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities. These consulting services provide clients with comprehensive engineering design and project management services for electrical transmission and distribution, substation and transmission line projects nationwide. The Substation Civil / Structural Engineer will be a part of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

At Leidos, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours / work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities , including :

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • Formal Mentorship programs
  • Developmental Leadership training
  • Technical Upskilling Oppportunities
  • Continuing Education & Learning Resources

Responsibilities :

  • This position will consist of performing design reviews of civil / structural design components in support of the development of bid / construction packages for substation and transmission projects.
  • Candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer performing design reviews on a regular basis, as well as developing junior staff members, and contributing to bids and proposal development.
  • This role will also consist of taking a responsible engineer role on main client projects, overseeing the work and ensuring quality control on design packages.
  • Occasional Site-visits to client substation facilities may be required, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry-related events.
  • Experience in front-facing client operations such as lunch and learns, and kick-off meetings if preferred.
  • Candidate must comply with quality control and safe work practices and maintain compliance with project scope, schedule and budget expectations.
  • The candidate must have a strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations.
  • Candidate will be responsible for supporting procurement events for long lead structural materials.
  • Qualifications / Background Requirements :

  • Bachelors of Science (BS) in Civil or Structural Engineering with 4+ years of relevant experience or Masters (MS) degree in engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering
  • Experience reviewing substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and fire-walls is required.
  • Demonstrated experience executing infrastructure projects for electric utilities is preferred
  • Previous experience working with substation and transmission projects is strongly preferred, but not required
  • Experience with Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint & MATHCAD software
  • Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, FAD Tools, SAFE, SAG10, and LPILE software
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation
  • Strong analytical and technical writing skills required
  • Willingness to travel, up to 15%
  • PE Licensure is highly preferred for candidates with more than 5 years of experience
  • Candidates must be located within the United States in order to be considered. Please Note that Sponsorship and other immigration related monetary benefits are not available for this position.

    At Leidos, We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals / cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.

    PDSSUBSTATION

    PowerDelivery

    Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

    We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

    Original Posting : October 9, 2025

    For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range :

    Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    About Leidos

    Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

    Pay and Benefits

    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 .

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

    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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