Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a senior Lead Transmission Line Engineer to manage a dynamic team delivering high voltage line design projects from 34.5 kV to 765 kV. You will lead engineering analyses, PLS‑CADD modeling, structure loading, and procurement documentation across roles like design and construction management.

You will drive staff development, client relations, and new business capture, while applying AI and automation to modernize grid design and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (Civil preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in electric utility transmission design with Bachelor's; 6+ years with a Master's.
• Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• EIT certification.
• Ability to work in a team or independently; strong communication with clients.
• Business acumen and ability to meet project metrics.
• Onsite work at Leidos or client offices; occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Direct multiple design teams across projects for several clients.
• Develop engineers through training, coaching, and mentorship.
• Approve timesheets and oversee annual performance reviews.
• Participate in leadership as part of the Transmission Line Section.
• Create responses to RFPs and define scope of work.
• Foster continuous improvement through innovation and automation.
• Forecast workloads and support recruiting to fuel growth.
• Oversee schedule, budget, and quality with Project Managers.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

EIT

Team leadership

Client relations

Proposal development

Scope management

Staff mentoring

Education

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

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

TOWER

LPILE

FAD

Mathcad

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job 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. The candidate will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of all types of capital and maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 765 kV.

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! In addition, the successful candidate will 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. The candidate must be capable of managing collaboration and a positive team culture to achieve successful results.

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; Civil Engineering is preferred
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years of such experience with a Master’s
• 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
• Master’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

Work Location

Ideally, candidate is located in either Portland, OR, or Seattle, WA. However, any candidate located in the Pacific Northwest will be considered for REMOTE work. Relocation assistance to Portland may be available for qualified candidates.

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.