Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos Inc; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to manage a senior design and technical project management team focused on high‑voltage transmission line projects for major utilities.

Responsibilities include directing design teams, mentoring engineers, and developing proposals while applying AI and digital design tools to improve efficiency. Hybrid work is available with potential remote options for suitable candidates in PA, OH, or WV.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years in high voltage transmission design.
• Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certification.
• Team-oriented, strong communicator, and client-facing experience.
• Proven track record in managing scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Direct multiple design teams on high voltage transmission projects.
• Mentor and develop staff, oversee performance reviews.
• Lead proposal development and scope definitions for new work.
• Drive quality control and process improvements in design delivery.
• Liaise with clients to support business growth and relationship building.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

EIT certification

MS degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

TOWER

LPILE

FAD

Mathcad

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer who will 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 Technical Project Manager on high‑voltage electric transmission line design projects of overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country as well as regional utilities.

Additionally, the candidate will direct a team of engineers that regularly perform engineering analyses, PLS‑CADD modeling, structure loading calculations, foundation design using MFAD and/or LPILE, 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.

The successful candidate can expect a fast‑paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as a manager and peers who will encourage career development and growth. The candidate will also be involved in applying AI, automation, and digital design platforms to streamline grid modernization and increase design efficiency.

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 successful candidate will be able to communicate clear expectations, goals, and vision; manage the performance of direct reports; motivate, coach, and mentor skilled professionals; and appropriately delegate project work.

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 running 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.
• 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 portfolio health by leveraging Project Managers to independently drive and monitor scope, schedule, and budget. Accountability for schedule compliance requires high awareness and support from assigned Lead Engineers.

What Sets You Apart (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with eight plus (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.
• Work effectively in a team environment; can also work independently.
• Track record of outstanding communication to serve as primary point of contact for existing and prospective clients.
• Business acumen with a record of understanding and meeting key project performance metrics.
• Working onsite in a Leidos or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required.
• Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring.

Favorable If You Have

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

Pay Range

$92,300.00 - $166,850.00

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.