Substation Senior Structural Engineer

Substation Senior Structural Engineer

Leidos Engineering offers its knowledge and expertise on a wide range of cutting‑edge energy technologies and independent oversight, combined with proven business acumen. Working for publicly‑ and privately‑owned utilities, financial institutions and local governments, we provide our clients with business insight into all sectors of the infrastructure industry.

We are seeking a Substation Senior Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience within the utility industry. The candidate will design and review steel and concrete structures; review substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment, retaining walls, concrete and masonry control shelters, and fire‑walls. The role will support the development of bid and construction packages for substation projects, lead design reviews, and mentor junior staff.

Experience with seismic loading and industry codes is preferred. Site visits to client substation facilities and occasional travel for client meetings and industry events are expected.

The position requires compliance with quality control and safe work practices, and maintaining project scope, schedule, and budget expectations. This senior engineer will be a key member of a design team comprising engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil‑Structural Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s (MS) with 3+ years of relevant experience
• PE License Preferred in California, Washington, Oregon or the ability to obtain licensure in these states within 3–12 months
• SE licensure is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software, required
• Experience with STAAD.Pro, SAP
  2000, RISA 3D, FAD, SAG
  10, and LPile software, required
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Micro Station, required
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff

Preferred location is Portland, OR. If remote, the candidate would ideally reside in either Pacific or Mountain Time Zones.

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.