Manager of Transmission Line Engineering

Leidos Inc; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Manager of Transmission Line Engineer to lead a dynamic team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will manage high voltage electric transmission design projects, supervise staff, and engage in client relations. The position offers a hybrid work model with potential remote options, providing relocation assistance to qualified candidates.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 12+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in software tools like PLS-CADD is essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in high voltage electric transmission systems design.
• Experience supervising staff is a plus.
• Must have a strong understanding of project performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers on high voltage projects.
• Prepare bidding documents and specifications.
• Motivate and coach professionals while managing project performance.

Skills

Team management

High voltage electric transmission design

Mentoring and coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering Registration

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE

MS Office

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Manager of 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 Supervisor and Engineering Lead 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, you will assist the team, as well as independently perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, plans, specifications, and procurement and construction documents. In this collaborative environment, you will work alongside project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management. The position provides the opportunity to develop an engineering team with direct report responsibilities while also managing client relations, proposal development, scope creation, and project management.

Location

This is a hybrid position with office located in downtown Chicago, IL with the potential for fully remote work for the right candidate. Relocation assistance will be provided to those able to relocate within a commutable distance to Chicago.

The Challenge

• Convey clear expectations, goals, and vision.
• Manage the performance of direct reports.
• Motivate, coach, and mentor skilled professionals and delegate project work.
• Capable to manage collaboration and conflict resolution to achieve successful results.
• Practice behaviors supporting diversity and inclusion.
• Display good business acumen and an understanding of project performance metrics.
• Through understanding performance metrics, must be able to identify potential risks and opportunities to add value.

What Sets You Apart (Required)

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, or Mechanical Engineering with twelve plus (12+) years of relevant experience in the design of high voltage electric utility transmission systems.
• Professional Engineering Registration in at least one U.S. state or equivalent.
• Experience with the following: PLS-CADD, POLE, TOWER, SAG10, LPILE and/or FAD, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Work effectively in a team environment; can also work independently.

Favorable If You Have

• Five plus (5+) years of supervising staff.
• M.S. degree in Structural Engineering.
• 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.

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.