Substation Structural Designer

Leidos

Remote

Full Time

Posted October 21, 2026

$40k - $73k

Transmission & Distribution

Remote

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 22, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for a Substation Structural Designer to join our fast-paced and dynamic EPC Solutions organization.

Key Responsibilities

Resource allocation for direct reports and coordination with engineering manager.
Identify and resolve project issues by keeping an open line of communication between the internal project team and the client.
Interact directly with clients to review and resolve technical project related issues without supervision.
Collaborate with engineers/designers across disciplines and identify/resolve potential design issues to assure a complete, high-quality product.
Ensures project deliverables for technical quality, accuracy and compliance with Company and Client standards.
QA/QC site steel plans, sections, details along with corresponding BOMs prepared by direct reports.
QA/QC foundation plans, sections, details along with corresponding BOMs.
Identifies and resolves design interferences.
Ensure electrical assets can mount easily, coordinating vendor equipment mounting templates with Leidos’ steel design.
Ensure engineering design details are properly represented for the development of “greenfield” (new) substations.
Perform design due diligence as it relates to site expansion projects or brownfield work for within existing substations.
May provide additional support to our site-civil and physical design groups in laying out plans, sections, and details for substation projects.

Requirements

AA/2-year degree in Engineering Technology - CAD or related scientific/technical discipline. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
1 - 4 years of relevant experience in steel design. Additional direct relevant technical experience may be substituted for education.
Demonstrated Understanding of design concepts associated with high voltage electrical substations
Proficient in Substation Power Delivery Software: Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation
3D Modeling Using Autodesk Inventor
Candidates must be located in the United States in order to be considered, as this role cannot be performed from outside of the US. Please Note that Sponsorship and other immigration related monetary benefits are not available for this position.
At Leidos, We pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Your greatest work is ahead!
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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.