Leidos - Houston, TX

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Houston, TX
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? We are in search of a Junior Substation Civil/Structural Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced Chicago, IL 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 Civil Substation 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. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing for 2-3 days a week in the office, with additional location options available in Portland, OR; Walled Lake, MI; Houston, TX; and Orlando, FL. Successful candidates can look forward to a fast-paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements. Managers will encourage career development and growth, including opportunities to obtain an Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT), Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), and access to both technical and non-technical training opportunities. Leadership and mentorship opportunities will also be available, allowing you to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic team. The candidate must have a strong educational background in the design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations. Experience with substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, site development, oil spill containment design, and design of retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and fire-walls is a plus. This position will involve direct design of the civil/structural components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects. The candidate will primarily perform design calculations and develop construction-grade engineering design drawings regularly, under the supervision of a licensed civil engineer. 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. The 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 member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

Responsibilities

  • Interact with other electric utility disciplines to lead and design high voltage utility Civil Substation projects.
  • Perform design calculations and develop construction-grade engineering design drawings under the supervision of a licensed civil engineer.
  • Conduct site visits to client substation facilities as part of the work.
  • Occasionally travel for client meetings and industry-related events.
  • Comply with quality control and safe work practices, maintaining compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Civil-Structural Engineering.
  • Strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations.
  • Experience with substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, site development, oil spill containment design, and design of retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and fire-walls is a plus.
  • EIT preferred.
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Mathcad software.
  • Familiarity with STAAD.Pro, FAD, SAFE, SAG10, and LPile software is preferred.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microstation, and Civil 3D software is preferred.
  • Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with STAAD.Pro, FAD, SAFE, SAG10, and LPile software.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microstation, and Civil 3D software.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours/work arrangements
  • Career development opportunities
  • Technical and non-technical training opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Mentorship and training opportunities
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