Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to manage a dynamic team in the design of high voltage transmission lines. The role involves overseeing project execution, staff management, and client relations. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience. Position offers hybrid working options and career development opportunities in Lehigh County, PA. Mentoring team members is key, alongside driving innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in high voltage electric utility transmission system design.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification required.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Direct multiple design teams for various projects.
• Develop and mentor engineering staff.
• Supervise and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Create proposals for new work.
• Drive quality control processes for deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Project Management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

TOWER

Mathcad

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Overview

Lead Transmission Line Engineer who will manage a collaborative and dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission. The candidate will serve as a Lead Engineer and Technical Project Manager on high voltage electric transmission line design projects of overhead and underground systems for large utilities and regional clients. The role requires applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of capital and maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 765 kV. The successful candidate will direct a team of engineers performing engineering analyses, PLS-CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, foundation design using MFAD and/or LPILE, design of structure framing and hardware assemblies, drafting plans and specifications, and preparing bills of materials and procurement documents across planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management phases. This is a senior leadership role with primary responsibilities in client relations, staff management, proposal development, scope creation/change, project execution, and new business capture for the team’s full book of work. The position offers a fast-paced, diverse work environment with career development opportunities and exposure to AI, automation, and digital design platforms to streamline grid modernization and increase design efficiency.

Location: This position is a hybrid work position with the potential for remote work for the right candidate located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, or West Virginia. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

The Challenge

• 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 conducting the annual performance review process.
• Participate proactively as a member of the leadership team of the Transmission Line Section.
• Create responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs from clients for new work, including proposal creation and definition of scope of work.
• Foster a growth mindset to solve our clients’ most complex issues.
• Promote continuous improvement to develop streamlined processes and tools for department resources via innovation and automation.
• Delegate tasks, forecast workload, and lead recruiting activities to support growth goals.
• Drive the quality control process for the execution team to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Liaise with clients to maximize relationship-building and business development growth.
• Manage portfolio health by leveraging Project Managers to drive and monitor scope, schedule, and budget. Ensure schedule compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering with eight or more (8+) years of relevant experience in the design of high voltage electric utility transmission systems.
• Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
• Strong communication skills to serve as primary point of contact for clients.
• Business acumen with track record of meeting key project performance metrics.
• Willingness to work onsite in Leidos or client offices; some periodic travel may be required.
• Ability and interest in developing staff through mentoring.

Favorable If You Have

• Two or more (2+) years of supervising staff.
• M.S. degree in Structural Engineering.
• Experience with TOWER.
• P.E. certification or ability to achieve P.E Certification within 6 months.
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).