Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Join Leidos as a senior leader managing a high‑voltage electric transmission line design team. The role blends technical project management, client relations, and staff development, driving design excellence for utilities across the country.

• Direct multiple design teams executing high‑voltage transmission line projects (34.5 kV to 765 kV).
• Lead project execution, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
• Develop staff through training, coaching, and career mentorship.
• Manage performance reviews, timesheet approvals, and recruitment for aggressive growth goals.
• Communicate clear expectations, vision, and goals to foster a collaborative team culture.
• Participate proactively as a member of the Transmission Line Section leadership team.
• Create RFP/RFI responses and define scope of work for new business capture.
• Drive continuous improvement of design processes and tools via automation and innovation.
• Maintain client relationships, build long‑term partnerships, and facilitate business development growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (Civil Engineering preferred).
• 8+ years of relevant electric utility transmission system design experience (or 6+ years with a Master’s).
• Expertise in PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification.
• Strong communication skills and ability to serve as primary client contact.
• Business acumen with a track record of meeting key project performance metrics.
• Experience managing staff (2+ years) and supervisory responsibilities.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering, P.E. certification, or ability to obtain P.E. within 6 months is a plus.
• Proficiency with LPILE, FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD, Micro Station, or GIS is a plus.

Ideal candidates located in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA. Remote work is available for qualified Pacific Northwest candidates. Relocation assistance may be available for Portland.

Competitive compensation ($89,700 – $162,150), comprehensive health and wellness programs, retirement savings plan, paid leave, and professional development opportunities. Leidos is committed to diversity, inclusion, and ethical workplace practices.

Leidos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.