Remote Associate Transmission Planning Engineer

Leidos Inc; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Associate Planning Engineer to join the Energy & Systems Solutions team. You will provide transmission planning consulting services as an entry-level engineer under supervision on projects for Municipal Utilities, Investor-Owned Utilities, and Regional Planning organizations.

This foundational position develops technical expertise in electrical engineering principles, using industry tools and standards to support planning activities across multiple utility clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• 0–4 years of prior relevant experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical engineering concepts (load flow, short circuit, basic circuitry).
• Demonstrates solid oral and written communication skills for peer-to-peer collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Technical Support: solve simple, routine technical problems following procedures.
• Systems Analysis: apply basic principles to support transmission planning and power system analysis.
• Tool Utilization: use industry-standard analytical tools and develop proficiency.
• Documentation: assist in writing project findings and basic analysis for reports.
• Communication: explain facts and analysis to peers.
• Professional Development: learn to apply standards (NERC, IEEE) to projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Electrical engineering basics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

CYME

PSS/E

WindMil

PSLF

ASPEN

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Associate Planning Engineer to join the Energy & Systems Solutions team. You will provide transmission planning consulting services as an entry-level engineer under supervision on projects for Municipal Utilities, Investor-Owned Utilities, and Regional Planning organizations.

This foundational position develops technical expertise in electrical engineering principles, using industry tools and standards to support planning activities across multiple utility clients.