Lead Transmission Line Engineer & Team Leader

Leidos Inc; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. seeks a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to guide a multidisciplinary team on high‑voltage transmission projects, overseeing design for overhead and underground systems for major utilities.

The role emphasizes client relations, staff management, proposal development, and scope management across planning, environmental, permitting, and construction phases, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in heavy‑duty transmission design.
• Expertise in PLS‑CADD and PLS‑POLE; strong leadership and client-facing experience.
• EIT certification and ability to mentor staff and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple design teams on high‑voltage transmission projects.
• Manage staff, performance reviews, and recruiting to support growth.
• Develop proposals, scope, and budgets; drive project execution and client relations.
• Apply AI, automation, and digital design to improve efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

EIT certification

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

MS in Structural Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

TOWER

LPILE

FAD

Mathcad

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Leidos Inc. seeks a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to guide a multidisciplinary team on high‑voltage transmission projects, overseeing design for overhead and underground systems for major utilities.

The role emphasizes client relations, staff management, proposal development, and scope management across planning, environmental, permitting, and construction phases, with a hybrid work arrangement.