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Senior Civil/Structural Engineer

Leidos · Chicago, IL · Remote available · $73,450–$132,775 a year · Full time

Posted May 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a junior engineer you developed. What did you focus on?

What they are checking: Whether they grow staff, which the posting lists as part of the role.

Tell me about your work directly for a utility or a utility consultant. What did you learn about how utilities operate?

What they are checking: Whether their utility background is real and helps them work within client standards.

Which states are you licensed in, and how do you handle sealing designs you've reviewed?

What they are checking: Whether they take professional licensure and design responsibility seriously.

What would you do

You find a significant error in another engineer's design package close to bid. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they raise issues clearly and respectfully while protecting public safety.

During a site visit, you see a condition that doesn't match the drawings. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they document field conditions and update the design before problems are built in.

How do you lead a project with multiple reviewers and keep comments consistent?

What they are checking: Whether they can coordinate a review team so the client gets one clear set of comments.

About the work

Walk me through how you review a substation structure design for code compliance.

What they are checking: Whether they can do the senior-level design reviews that are the core of this role.

What do you check when reviewing a drilled pier or spread footing design for substation equipment?

What they are checking: Whether their geotechnical and foundation knowledge is strong enough to find real errors.

How do you review rigid bus design, including short-circuit forces and thermal expansion?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the specialized loads that substation bus systems carry.

What goes into oil spill containment design for a transformer?

What they are checking: Whether they know the environmental and structural requirements for containment systems.

How do you review a firewall or masonry control shelter design?

What they are checking: Whether they can review the less common structures the posting specifically names.

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The full job description

As published by Leidos.

Leidos Engineering offers its knowledge and expertise over a wide area of cutting-edge energy technologies and independent oversight, combined with proven business acumen. Building our work for publicly- and privately-owned utilities, financial institutions and local governments, we are able to provide our clients with business insight into all sectors of the infrastructure industry. We are seeking a Licensed Senior Civil/Structural Engineer with 5+ years of experience within the utility industry working directly for a utility or consulting company, doing design engineering and reviews. The candidate must have a strong educational background in design of steel structures, concrete structures, geotechnical engineering, and foundations. Experience reviewing substation structure design, rigid bus design, foundation design, oil spill containment design, retaining walls, masonry control shelters, and firewalls is required. This position will consist of performing design reviews of the aforementioned civil/structural design components in support of the development of bid/construction packages for substation projects. Candidate will primarily function as a senior engineer leading projects, performing design reviews, as well as developing junior staff members. 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. 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 senior member of a design team comprised of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians. Qualifications PE License Required in PA, OH, WV, MD, NJ or the ability to obtain licensure in these states within 3-12 months. • SE licensure is preferred. • Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software, required • Experience with RISA 3-D, STAAD.Pro, FAD, SAG10, and LPILE software, required • Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation required • Strong analytical and technical writing skills • Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff Work Location: MA, MI, IL. If remote, our preference is for candidate to reside in either Eastern or Central time zone. Grow with us! Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show you how to accelerate your career path. Apply today! PDSTLINE PowerDelivery 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. Original Posting: May 29, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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