Leidos - Walled Lake, MI

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Walled Lake, MI
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are seeking a Junior Substation Civil/Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team in Chicago, IL. This role is pivotal in leading and designing high voltage utility Civil Substation projects, where you will collaborate with various electric utility disciplines. As a core team member, you will be involved in the direct design of civil and structural components, contributing to the development of bid and construction packages for substation projects. Your responsibilities will include performing design calculations and creating construction-grade engineering design drawings under the supervision of a licensed civil engineer. 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. In this fast-paced and diverse work environment, you will have the opportunity to engage in site visits to client substation facilities and may occasionally travel for client meetings and industry-related events. The role requires compliance with quality control and safe work practices, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget expectations. You will be part of a design team that includes engineers, designers, and drafting technicians, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that encourages career development and growth. The company supports various professional development opportunities, including obtaining an Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT), Professional Engineer License (PE), Project Management Professional (PMP), and access to technical and non-technical training programs.

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 supervision.
  • Conduct site visits to client substation facilities as part of the work.
  • Ensure compliance with quality control and safe work practices.
  • Maintain compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
  • Collaborate with a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians.

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, and site development.
  • Ability to perform design calculations and develop engineering design drawings.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Mathcad software.

Nice-to-haves

  • Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT) preferred.
  • Experience with STAAD.Pro, FAD, SAFE, SAG10, and LPile software preferred.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microstation, and Civil 3D software preferred.
  • Strong analytical and technical writing skills.
  • Team player with effective communication skills.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours/work arrangements.
  • Career development and growth opportunities.
  • Mentorship and training opportunities.
  • Leadership opportunities.
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