Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as a member of a dynamic team working in a fast paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission. The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer on electric transmission line design projects for high‑voltage (HV) and extra high‑voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country.

This person will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects. Additionally, he/she will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. This will involve working with a multi‑person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Ideally, candidate will reside in the Greater Chicagoland area to work a hybrid schedule, or either in the Greater Indianapolis or Columbus areas to work fully remote.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS‑CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
• Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• Must have leadership experience and supervising others (required for Senior and SME Level)
• Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required
• Program Expertise:
  • PLS‑CADD and POLE
  • LPILE or FAD Tools
  • Microsoft Office

• EIT, FE, or Professional Engineer (PE) License
• GO95
• Program
  
  Experience:
  • PLS TOWER
  • Bentley Micro Station
  • Bentley Project Wise
  • Mathcad
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Construction Management and Support

Pay Range $72,150.00 - $. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.