Senior Structural Engineer

Date PostedJuly 25, 2026LocationOrlando, FL, Atlanta, GA, Durham, NC, Houston, TX or anywhere in the U.S.CompanyLeidosSalaryPay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00TypeSenior Level

Job Summary

Leidos is seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience in the utility industry to perform design reviews and lead projects. The role requires a strong background in steel, concrete, geotechnical engineering, and foundation design. Candidates must hold a BS in Civil-Structural Engineering and a PE License.

Responsibilities

  • Perform design reviews of civil/structural components for substation projects
  • Lead projects and develop junior staff members
  • Ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, budget, and safety practices
  • Conduct site-visits and travel for client meetings

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in utility industry design engineering
  • BS in Civil-Structural Engineering (MS preferred)
  • PE License required (SE preferred)
  • Proficiency in engineering software (STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, RISA 3D, etc.)

Job Details

We are seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience within the utility industry working directly for a utility or consulting company, doing 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, concrete and masonry control shelters, and fire-walls is required. This position will consist of performing design reviews of the aforementioned civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects. Candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer leading projects, performing design reviews, as well as developing junior staff members. Experience with design and review for structures and foundations to industry codes and standards under seismic loading conditions is preferred. Site-visits to client substation facilities are expected to be part of the work, 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. Qualifications Bachelors of Science (BS) degree in Civil-Structural Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, or Masters (MS) with 3+ years of relevant experience PE License required SE licensure is preferred Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software, required Experience with STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, RISA 3D, 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