Senior Transmission Line Engineer

About the role

The Senior Transmission Line Engineer will work as a member of a dynamic team, solving challenging problems involving electric transmission. They will apply established NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards in the design of overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical design and engineering tasks related to high-voltage transmission lines, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Prepare and review technical drawings, specifications, and calculations under the guidance of Lead Engineers or Project Managers.
• Perform engineering analyses, including PLS-CADD modeling and structure loading calculations.
• Contribute to the team's continuous improvement goals by learning and applying new technical tools, AI, and automation platforms.
• Communicate and coordinate project progress with the Project Manager (PM) to ensure awareness of and adherence to project schedule and budget.
• Maintain strong technical proficiency in industry-standard software and Leidos design processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Civil, preferred, or Mechanical Engineering with four plus (4 +) years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Experience using PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Work effectively in a team environment; can also work independently.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication abilities, with a focus on effective collaboration across client and project teams.
• Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• EIT or PE certification is desirable.
• Experience with TOWER is a plus.
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement benefits. For more details, please visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this job level is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00. Additional factors such as responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), or other law, are considered in extending an offer.

Schedule

Work locations are ideal candidates will be located in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, & New Jersey, working a hybrid schedule. Fully REMOTE positions are available for qualified candidates. Relocation assistance will be provided to those able to relocate within a commutable distance to Walled Lake, MI or Cranberry Township, PA.