Substation Senior Civil/Structural Engineer
About The Position
Leidos Engineering is seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience in the utility industry, specifically in design engineering and reviews. The candidate will have a strong educational background in the design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations. This role involves reviewing substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and firewalls. The position will primarily focus on performing design reviews for bid/construction packages for substation projects, leading projects, and developing junior staff. Site visits to client facilities are expected, along with occasional travel for client meetings and industry events. The candidate must adhere to quality control, safe work practices, and project scope, schedule, and budget expectations. This role is a senior member of a design team.
Requirements
- Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer.
- 5+ years of experience within the utility industry, working directly for a utility or consulting company.
- Experience in design engineering and reviews.
- 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, masonry control shelters, and firewalls.
- PE License Required in California, Washington, Oregon -OR- the ability to obtain licensure in these states within 3-12 months.
- Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software.
- Experience with RISA 3-D, FAD, SAG10, and LPILE software.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
- Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff.
Nice To Haves
- SE licensure is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performing design reviews of civil/structural design components for substation projects.
- Supporting the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects.
- Leading projects as a senior engineer.
- Developing junior staff members.
- Performing 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.
Benefits
- Training
- Teamwork
- Exposure to challenging technical work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
