Civil/Structural Engineer in , us

Description

Leidos Energy, Infrastructure, and Automation operation helps solve utilities’ complex challenges through full life-cycle, performance-based solutions. Services include engineering, planning, project management, construction management, and commissioning for electric power substations and transmission and distribution lines; protection and controls design; and electrification programs.

Location

Ideally within commuting distance of Denver, CO or Framingham, MA; at least three days in office weekly. Fully remote considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Identical senior‑level opening is remote.

Responsibilities

• Review civil and structural designs of new and existing power projects including wind, solar, hydro, battery energy storage systems, and thermal projects.
• Support Project Managers during transactional due diligence reviews.
• Review design codes applicable to the project under review, EPC Contract specifications, and design and equipment manufacturer drawings and calculations prepared by others.
• Provide subject matter expertise in civil and structural design, review of EPC Contract specifications, and review of drawings and calculations by others.
• Assist with monitoring and managing projects, developing sales proposals, and completing technology/bankability reviews as needed.
• Provide Owner’s Engineering and Advisory support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering with four or more years of experience working on industrial, power delivery, or power project designs.
• Team player with ability to communicate effectively with internal staff such as Project Managers and SMEs from other disciplines, and with external parties such as Owners, Developers, Lenders, Investors, and Manufacturers.
• Experience providing high‑level reviews of engineers’ finite element analysis models, hand and software‑generated calculations, design drawing packages, and overall design basis/methodology selected and deployed related to peer reviews, fatal flaw reviews, conformance to industry standard practices, conformance to appropriate design codes, and conformance with project specifications.
• Competency with governing design codes used in civil, structural, and geotechnical design such as IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, AISC, AISI, and others. Familiarity with international codes is a plus.
• Familiarity with structural analysis software including finite element analysis such as STAAD or RISA 3D. Knowledge of Mathcad, AutoCAD, and other structural analysis software is a plus.
• Ability to meet client deadlines on multiple projects under pressure and manage schedule commitments related to multiple project reviews at one time.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 and Adobe/Bluebeam.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
• FE/EIT certification with aspiration to obtain professional engineer licensure.
• Professional Engineer’s (PE) license.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE).
• Field engineering experience during the construction of projects.
• Spanish speaking and reading skills.
• Familiarity with large construction projects – industrial, large commercial, mechanical, and electrical systems, and/or electrical transmission and distribution experience.
• Experience in the design of power projects, including natural gas combined and simple cycle, wind turbine foundations, solar racking/trackers and pile foundations, and rooftop solar systems.
• Familiarity with review of construction specifications and submittals.
• Familiarity with construction documentation such as ECNs, CDs, RFIs, and NCRs.
• Willingness to travel for project site visits in support of reviews; potential for international travel; extended work hours to support client needs.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $73,450.00 – $132,775.00.

Original Posting

April 9, 2026.

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, 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.