Substation Civil Site Designer

Leidos

Substation civil designer developing grading, drainage, utility, and permitting plans for Leidos’ electric utility power delivery projects. Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering deliverables for greenfield and brownfield substations.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,100 - $86,950 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil site design, including the development of substation civil site plans, grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans, while ensuring compliance with local and state permitting requirements. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and utilizing industry-standard software to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Site DesignMicroStation ProficiencyErosion And Sediment Control PlansStormwater Management PrinciplesAutoTURN Vehicle Turning Analyses

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Hard Skills

Civil Site DesignGrading DesignEarthwork CalculationsErosion Control PlansStormwater ManagementAutoTURN AnalysesUtility LayoutsPermit-Ready Drawing PackagesQuantity TakeoffsSurvey Interpretation

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationHigh-Quality Deliverables

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationCivil 3DHEC-RASHydraflowHydroCADMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree In Civil Engineering TechnologyTechnical Diploma In Drafting Technology

Industry Keywords

Substation ProjectsUtility ProjectsIndustrial ProjectsCommercial ProjectsMunicipal ProjectsPermitting ProcessesAgency CoordinationClient StandardsSWPPP Preparation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop new and modify existing substation civil site plan drawings
Prepare grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans
Develop erosion and sediment control plans in accordance with local and state requirements
Prepare roadway, access drive, and site layout plans
Perform earthwork grading and cut/fill balancing using Civil 3D or OpenRoads/MicroStation workflows
Perform AutoTURN analyses for construction and maintenance vehicle access
Prepare utility layouts including storm sewer, sanitary, and water service plans where required
Develop permit-ready civil drawing packages for utility and agency review
Assist with permitting exhibits and environmental and jurisdictional permitting efforts
Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and substation electrical teams
Review civil-related vendor drawings and incorporate comments
Assist with quantity takeoffs and preparation of project deliverables
Apply client standards, local agency requirements, and industry best practices
Support electric utility substation, industrial, commercial, municipal, and related power delivery projects for Leidos

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field
Level 3: Minimum 2 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation
Level 4: Minimum 3 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation
Strong proficiency with MicroStation required
Experience developing civil site plans for utility, industrial, commercial, or municipal projects
Working knowledge of grading design and earthwork calculations
Experience preparing erosion and sediment control plans
Familiarity with stormwater management principles and permitting requirements
Experience performing AutoTURN vehicle turning analyses
Understanding of site development permitting processes and agency coordination
Ability to interpret survey and geotechnical information
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables
Substation experience preferred but not required
Familiarity with utility client standards preferred
Experience with HEC-RAS, Hydraflow, HydroCAD, or similar hydrology software preferred
Knowledge of SWPPP preparation and stormwater permitting requirements
Experience coordinating local, county, and state permitting agencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Professional growth and career development opportunities
Interesting assignments providing opportunities to thrive professionally and personally