Substation Civil Structural Engineer
Job Summary
Leidos is seeking an Associate Substation Structural Engineer with at least 2 years of utility or consulting experience to perform design engineering. The role involves creating design calculations and construction-grade drawings for substation projects, including steel and concrete structures. The candidate will work within a design team to support bid and construction packages while adhering to industry standards and safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Design civil/structural components for substations
- Develop construction-grade engineering drawings
- Perform engineering design calculations
- Ensure project compliance with budget and schedule
- Conduct site visits to client facilities
Required Skills
- Civil/Structural Engineering degree
- Proficiency in Mathcad and MS Office
- Structural software (STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, etc.)
- Technical writing and analytical skills
- U.S. Citizenship
Job Details
### Responsibilities
- Perform direct design of civil/structural components for substation projects.
- Develop design calculations and construction-grade engineering design drawings independently.
- Support the development of bid and construction packages.
- Conduct site visits to client substation facilities.
- Ensure compliance with quality control, safe work practices, project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Collaborate with a design team consisting of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.
### Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Civil-Structural Engineering with 2+ years of experience, or Master’s (MS) with 1+ years of relevant experience.
- EIT preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Mathcad software.
- Experience with STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, RISA 3D, FAD, SAFE, SAG10, and LPile software (preferred).
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation software (preferred).
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
- Team player with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
### Preferred Skills & Experience
- Background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations.
- Experience with substation structure design, rigid bus design, site development, oil spill containment, retaining walls, control shelters, and fire-walls.
- Experience designing structures and foundations under seismic loading conditions.