Substation Civil Structural Engineer

Leidos

21h•$59,150 - $106,925•Remote

About The Position

We are in search of a Substation Civil Structural Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced 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 projects. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career; share your resume with us today! This position can be filled remotely contingent upon candidate's qualifications, skillset, and character. We are seeking a Substation Civil/Structural Engineer with 2+ years of experience within the utility industry working directly for a utility or consulting company, performing design engineering. The candidate must have a strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations. Experience in substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and fire-walls is required. This position will consist of performing design of the aforementioned civil/structural components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects. Candidate will primarily function as an engineer contributing directly to projects, performing design calculations, and providing detail markups. 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 contributing member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
2 plus years of directly applicable experience
Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & Mathcad software, required
Experience with RISA 3-D, STAAD.Pro, FAD, SAFE, 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
Strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations.
Experience in substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and fire-walls is required.

Nice To Haves

PE License, (preferred or near completion)

Responsibilities

Performing design of civil/structural components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects.
Performing design calculations.
Providing detail markups.
Site-visits to client substation facilities.
Occasional travel for client meetings and industry related events.
Complying with quality control and safe work practices.
Maintaining compliance with project scope, schedule and budget expectations.