Lead Civil Site Engineer

Primary Responsibilities: - Lead design reviews across: Site layout, grading & drainage design, Stormwater modeling & design, Erosion & sediment control design, Access road design, Utility coordination & design, Retaining wall layout & design - Drive quality assurance for civil components of substation projects, ensuring designs meet safety and performance standards. - Collaborate with other technical disciplines for complex multidisciplinary projects. - 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. - Represent Leidos in client-facing engagements such as kick-off meetings, lunch-and-learns, and industry events. - Conduct site visits to projects including new developments, substation facilities, transmission lines, and more, applying field insights to strengthen design and execution. - Champion quality control and safe work practices, embedding compliance and reliability into every project. - Mentor, guide, and review the work of less experienced team members. Required Qualifications: - B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution with a minimum of 7 years of directly applicable civil-site design experience - Proven experience as an engineer of record or lead engineer on projects performing QC reviews - Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D software and/or MicroStation OpenSite Designer software - Experience with Hydraflow and various other hydrologic and hydraulic modeling & design programs - Ability to execute projects and handle client interaction successfully with limited supervision - Experience with high-voltage substation projects is highly preferred - Proficiency using Microsoft Office suite, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, and other general software tools - Strong analytical and technical writing skills Preferred Qualifications: - Professional Engineer License - Experience leading projects and collaborating with IOU utility clients, construction contractors, and materials-procurement teams on Design-Build or Engineer-Procure-Construct projects for substations, renewables, datacenters and energy storage systems - Previous experience in a leadership position - Willing to travel, up to 10-20%