Manager of Transmission Line Engineering

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 116,350 - 210,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Manager of Transmission Line Engineer to work in downtown Chicago, IL. This hybrid role involves managing a team dedicated to high voltage electric transmission line design for major utilities.

The candidate will handle project management, client relations, and applying AI technologies to improve efficiency. This position also promotes career development in a diverse work environment.

Salary range is $116,350 to $210,325 with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in high voltage electric utility transmission design.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.
• Strong communication skills and client interaction experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a dynamic team addressing electric transmission challenges.
• Develop engineering proposals and oversee project management.
• Implement AI and automation in design processes.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

High voltage electric utility design

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineering Registration

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE

Microsoft Office suite

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, and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. In this collaborative environment, you will be working alongside project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management. The position provides the opportunity for you to develop an engineering team with direct report responsibilities while being accountable for managing client relations, proposal development, scope creation, and project management.

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.

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, preferred, 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 perspective 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.

Pay Range

$116,350.00 - $210,325.00

Pay and Benefits

Benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

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.