Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Walled Lake (MI); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to manage teams in the design of electric transmission systems. The role involves overseeing multiple projects while providing mentorship and development to the engineering team. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant engineering field, along with significant experience in designing electric utility systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring.
• Expertise in PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.

Responsibilities

• Manage a collaborative team working on electric transmission line design.
• Supervise staff and conduct annual performance reviews.
• Create responses to RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs for new work.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

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

M.S. degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

About Leidos
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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 Project Manager on electric transmission line design projects of overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country as well as regional utilities. Applied standards include NESC, ASCE, ACI, NEC and other applicable standards for all types of capital and maintenance projects from 34.5 kV to 500 kV.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 for new work, including proposal creation and definition of scope of work.
• Possess a growth mindset to foster creative problem solving for 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 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 the health of project portfolio by proactive project management in tracking scope, schedules, and budget with support from Leidos’ Project Management Office.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Civil Engineering is preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems with a Bachelor’s, or 8+ years of such experience with a Master's degree.
• Expertise in PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE.
• 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 Leidos or client office is a possibility; some periodic travel may be required.
• Ability and passion to develop staff through mentoring.

Desired Experience

• 2+ years of supervising staff.
• M.S. degree in Structural Engineering.
• Experience with TOWER.
• EIT or PE certification.
• Experience with LPILE or FAD, Mathcad, AutoCAD or MicroStation, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a plus.

Work Location

Chicago (IL) or Detroit (MI) for hybrid, or Indianapolis (IN) or Columbus (OH) for fully remote.

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.