Lead Transmission Line Engineer

About the role

Leidos is a Fortune 500 company dedicated to addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges through science and technology. As a leading provider of solutions for government and commercial customers, Leidos aims to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient.

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to manage a collaborative and dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission. The successful candidate will serve as a Lead Engineer and Project Manager on electric transmission line design projects of overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country as well as regional utilities.

• Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of all types of capital and maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV.
• Direct a team of engineers that regularly perform engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, design structure framing and hardware assemblies, draft plans and specifications, and prepare bill of materials and procurement documents across project planning, engineering, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases.

Responsibilities

• Direct multiple design teams simultaneously executing various projects and programs for multiple clients.
• Develop a team of engineers by training, coaching, and nurturing Leidos' engineering talent.
• Supervise staff by approving timesheets and running the annual performance review process.
• Create responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from clients for new work including proposal creation and definition of scope of work.
• Possess a growth mindset to foster creative problem solving for our clients' most complex issues.
• Promote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools that facilitate improvements to departmental technical resources via innovation and automation.
• Delegate tasks to staff, forecast and plan their future workload, and run recruiting activities to support aggressive growth goals.
• Drive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure the highest level of quality in all deliverables.
• Liaise with clients to maximize affinity, facilitate business development growth, and foster long-term relationship building.
• Manage the health of project portfolio by proactive project management in tracking scope, schedules, and budget with support from Leidos' Project Management Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering is preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems with a Bachelor’s, or 8+ years of such experience with a Master's degree.
• Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Work effectively in team environment; can also work independently.
• Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and perspective clients.
• Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics.
• Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervising staff.
• M.S. degree in Structural Engineering.
• Experience with TOWEREIT or PE certification.
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a team and lead by example.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards.
• Experience with TOWEREIT or PE certification.
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Benefits

At Leidos, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Income protection.
• Paid leave.
• Roth 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 per year. The actual salary offered will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with flexible work hours and arrangements.

Location

Job location is either Chicago (IL) or Detroit (MI) for hybrid, or Indianapolis (IN) or Columbus (OH) for fully remote.

Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please visit our careers website at www.Leidos.com/careers.