Structural Engineer

Leidos

Structural Engineer at Leidos evaluating structural integrity for heavy industrial equipment in aviation facilities. Collaborating on project planning and compliance with building codes.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,100 - $157,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structural analysis and design, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to manage project scopes and risks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structural AnalysisStructural Steel DesignConcrete Slab EvaluationProficiency in STAAD.ProPublic Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisStructural Steel DesignConcrete Slab EvaluationDead/Live Load DistributionsSeismic Bracing RequirementsStructural DynamicsProficiency in STAAD.ProProficiency in RISA-3DAutoCADRevit

Soft Skills

CollaborationCritical ReviewProfessional Feedback

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMS WordMS ExcelMS OutlookMS PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

International Building CodeASCE 7OSHAFAA StandardsHeavy Industrial Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review site surveys, geotechnical data, and existing structural engineering reports to evaluate the load-bearing capacity of floors, roofs, and framing systems intended for heavy DC battery plants and distribution equipment.
Ensure all modifications, additions, and installations strictly comply with the International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7, OSHA, and relevant FAA standard orders or criteria.
Critically review structural construction drawings, equipment anchoring designs, and installation details. Provide professional feedback, markups, and approvals.
Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to develop realistic engineering schedules, define project scopes, and identify structural risks or bottlenecks early in the planning phase.
Act as the structural subject matter expert (SME) in interdisciplinary meetings, coordinating closely with electrical engineering teams (DCBattery/DCBUS groups), site inspectors, and program stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
4 to 8 years of progressive experience in structural analysis, structural steel design, and concrete slab evaluation
Strong understanding of dead/live load distributions, seismic bracing/anchoring requirements for heavy industrial equipment, and structural dynamics
Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D, or similar) and AutoCAD/Revit for drawing reviews
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance required for FAA facility access
Working knowledge and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS Power Point.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement