Substation Civil Site Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Substation Civil Site Engineer to support high-voltage substation projects within our engineering portfolio. In this role, you will lead and execute civil site design, including grading, foundations, roads, drainage, and structural supports, ensuring safe, reliable, and constructible solutions. You'll develop drawings, calculations, and specifications, coordinate closely with electrical and protection teams, and support permitting and code compliance. Responsibilities include site visits, construction support, review of contractor submittals, and preparation of technical reports. At Leidos, you'll join a mission-driven, collaborative culture focused on integrity, innovation, and continuous learning, with opportunities to grow your career while working on critical national security and infrastructure programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil site design for high-voltage substations, including grading, foundations, roads, drainage, and structural supports
• Develop construction drawings, specifications, and calculations using CAD and relevant design tools
• Coordinate closely with electrical, structural, and protection & controls engineers to ensure fully integrated substation designs
• Support permitting, environmental, and code-compliance activities with local jurisdictions and utilities
• Perform site visits for data collection, constructability reviews, and field engineering support during construction
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and change requests; provide technical guidance and issue resolutions
• Apply applicable civil, structural, and electrical codes, utility standards, and safety requirements
• Contribute to project planning, schedules, and estimates while meeting scope, budget, and quality targets
• Prepare technical reports, design summaries, and as-built documentation for project stakeholders
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary Leidos teams, supporting innovation, continuous improvement, and client-focused delivery

Required Skills

• Civil site design for substations
• Foundation and structural design basics
• Auto
• CAD or Micro
• Station
• Civil 3
• D or similar site design tools
• Hydrology and drainage design
• Construction document preparation
• Substation/utility standards and codes
• Field engineering and site inspections
• Project coordination and documentation
• Technical report writing