Leidos is seeking a Substation Lead Civil / Structural Engineer to join our team in Pune, India. We’re looking for someone who is dedicated to ensuring that every project, no matter how simple or complex, is of exceptional quality. At Leidos, we challenge you with interesting assignments that provide you with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business.

As a Substation Lead Civil / Structural Engineer, you will be involved in:

• The candidate will function as a Lead Engineer, providing technical leadership across projects, conducting and overseeing design reviews, establishing engineering standards, and mentoring and developing junior engineering staff. The role includes active participation in bid strategy, proposal development, and technical solution positioning.
• This role will serve as the Responsible Engineer and technical authority on major client projects, directing engineering execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring quality control and technical excellence across all design deliverables.
• Serve as a primary client interface for technical matters, leading kick-off meetings, technical presentations, and lunch-and-learn sessions, while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Accountable for ensuring compliance with quality management systems, safe work practices, and adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget expectations. Proactively manage technical risk and drive corrective actions when needed.
• Act as a senior technical leader within a multidisciplinary design team consisting of engineers, designers, and drafting technicians, setting direction, delegating responsibilities, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What Sets You Apart (Background Requirements):

• 4+ years of prior relevant experience
• Bachelor of Science Engineering discipline, preferably in Civil-Structural Engineering. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint & MATHCAD software
• Experience with STAAD.Pro, RISA 3D, FAD Tools, SAFE, SAG10, and LPILE software
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills
• Team player with ability to communicate with clients and staff
• Willingness to travel, up to 25%

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power 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.

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.

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