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Substation Structural Engineer

Leidos is an American defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company that provides scientific, engineering, systems integration, and technical services to government and commercial customers.

Leidos

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 73k-133k USD

United States only

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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

This postion is remote, but is US based. This role cannot be performed from outside of the United States.

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.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

January 25, 2026

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 $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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Salary: 73k-133k USD

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Leidos' story begins in 1969 when Dr. J. Robert Beyster, a visionary scientist, founded Science Applications Incorporated (SAI) in La Jolla, San Diego, California. With a modest investment and a powerful idea, Dr. Beyster embarked on a journey to apply scientific expertise to solve complex problems. The company's early days were marked by a focus on research and engineering, tackling challenges for various government and commercial clients. One of its initial significant projects involved studying radiation-based cancer therapy for the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which laid the groundwork for Leidos' future health business. SAI soon expanded its reach, opening an office in Albuquerque to support the Air Force Weapons Laboratory's work on electromagnetic phenomena, a precursor to the company's Physical Science Group.

Throughout the 1980s, the company, then known as Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), strategically shifted its focus towards national security and defense, solidifying its position as a key government services provider. This era set the stage for substantial growth and diversification. The 1990s saw SAIC continue to expand its offerings and international presence, securing its first major global contract with the Kuwaiti Defense Forces. A pivotal moment arrived in 2013 when SAIC underwent a significant transformation, splitting into two independent, publicly traded companies: a new company retaining the SAIC name and the original company, which was rebranded as Leidos (a name derived from 'kaleidoscope'). Leidos, as the legal successor to the original SAIC, inherited its pre-2013 stock price and corporate filing history and established its new headquarters in Reston, Virginia. This strategic move allowed Leidos to sharpen its focus on national security, health, and engineering solutions. Another major milestone occurred in August 2016 when Leidos merged with Lockheed Martin's Information Systems & Global Solutions (IS&GS) business, a landmark transaction that created the defense industry's largest IT services provider and significantly expanded Leidos' capabilities and market share. Today, Leidos stands as a Fortune 500® global science and technology leader, employing approximately 47,000 people worldwide and generating billions in annual revenue, committed to making the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through innovation and technology.

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