Lead Transmission Line Engineer

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $92.3k - $166.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Leidos

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

Healthcare • Consulting • Logistics

Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

📋 Description

• Manage a collaborative team executing high-voltage electric transmission line design projects • Serve as Lead Engineer and Technical Project Manager for overhead and underground transmission systems from 34.5 kV to 765 kV • Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable engineering standards • Direct engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, foundation design, structure framing, hardware assembly design, plans, specifications, bills of materials, and procurement documents • Lead project planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases • Apply AI, automation, and digital design platforms to streamline grid modernization and improve design efficiency • Manage client relations, staff, proposals, scope creation and change, project execution, and new business capture • Set expectations, goals, and vision; manage direct-report performance; coach, mentor, and delegate work • Direct multiple design teams across projects and programs for multiple clients • Train, coach, and develop Leidos engineering talent • Approve timesheets and run annual performance reviews • Participate in the Transmission Line Section leadership team • Create RFP, RFI, and RFQ responses and define scopes of work • Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and automation • Delegate tasks, forecast workloads, and support recruiting for growth • Drive quality control for execution-team deliverables • Liaise with clients to support business development and long-term relationships • Manage portfolio health, scope, schedules, and budgets through Project Managers • Support schedule compliance with assigned Lead Engineers

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or preferred Mechanical Engineering, with 8+ years of relevant experience designing high-voltage electric utility transmission systems • Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE • Engineer In Training (EIT) certification • Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment • Outstanding communication skills for serving as primary client contact • Business acumen and record of meeting project performance metrics • Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring • Working onsite in a Leidos or client office is possible; periodic travel may be required • 2+ years of supervising staff preferred • M.S. degree in Structural Engineering favorable • Experience with TOWER favorable • P.E. certification or ability to achieve P.E. certification in 6 months favorable • Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and GIS is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours/work arrangements • Career development and growth opportunities • Mentoring, formal and informal project management training • Assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications • Work/life balance • Competitive compensation and benefits • Health and Wellness programs • Income Protection • Paid Leave • Retirement • Competitive benefit packages • Complementary e-learning training • Work-life flexibility • External Referral Program • Diverse, inclusive, and ethical workplace