Leidos
Posted 15 days agoVerified live 2d ago
Substation Civil Site Designer
Brief overview
Remote
UndergradOr in progress
2+ yrsMinimum
263 H-1B approvalsDept. of Labor
55 green cardsCertified filings
MicroStationCivil Site DesignGrading Design and Earthwork CalculationsErosion and Sediment Control PlansStormwater ManagementAutoTURN Vehicle Turning AnalysisSite Development PermittingSurvey and Geotechnical Information InterpretationMicrosoft Word and ExcelHydrology Software HEC-RASHydrology Software HydraflowHydrology SoftwareHydrology Software HydroCAD
About the company
Leidosleidos.com
A global technology and defense contractor delivering innovative solutions for national security and health.
Visa sponsorship history
4 years sponsoring, last filed FY2026
Data powered by U.S. Department of Labor. This does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.263H-1B approved
98%approval rate
76new H-1B hires
55PERM certified
$139,285median wage / yr
H-1B Petition ApprovalsVisas USCIS actually granted: the strongest sign the company sponsors.
202393
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LCA Certified ApplicationsAn early filing step, not a visa approval: it signals intent, not confirmed sponsorship.
202329
202414
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202616
Green Card (PERM) FilingsCertified green card filings: a long-term commitment to international hires.
202318
202412
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Job description
Summary
Leidos is a technology-focused solutions provider supporting power delivery and utility infrastructure projects. The Substation Civil Site Designer develops civil site design drawings and documentation for electric utility substation projects, including grading, drainage, stormwater, erosion control, permitting, utility layouts, and coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- 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 preparation of permitting exhibits and support environmental and jurisdictional permitting efforts
- Coordinate with surveyors, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers, and substation electrical teams
- Review civil-related vendor drawings and incorporate comments as required
- Assist with quantity takeoffs and preparation of project deliverables
- Apply applicable client standards, local agency requirements, and industry best practices to all assignments
Skills
- Associate's degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation
- Associate's degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field
- 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
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality deliverables
- Experience supporting electric utility substation projects
- Familiarity with utility client standards
- Experience with HEC-RAS, Hydraflow, HydroCAD, or similar hydrology software
- Knowledge of SWPPP preparation and stormwater permitting requirements
- Experience coordinating local, county, and state permitting agencies
Qualifications
Must Haves
- Associate's degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field
- Minimum 2 years of civil site design experience using MicroStation
- Associate's degree or technical diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, or related field
- 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
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality deliverables
Nice to Haves
- Experience supporting electric utility substation projects
- Familiarity with utility client standards
- Experience with HEC-RAS, Hydraflow, HydroCAD, or similar hydrology software
- Knowledge of SWPPP preparation and stormwater permitting requirements
- Experience coordinating local, county, and state permitting agencies
Benefits
- Health and Wellness programs
- Income Protection
- Paid Leave
- Retirement
- Remote work supporting the Chicago, IL office