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Leidos Inc lists this Substation Civil Structural Engineer opportunity in reston, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
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.
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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.
What you will bring to the table:
* B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
* Engineer with 2 plus years of directly applicable experience
* PE License, (preferred or near completion)
* 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
Work Location: Fully REMOTE (candidate must reside in the U.S.)
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Original Posting:
May 29, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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