Remote Lead HV Transmission Line Engineer

Construction Association of Michigan; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced electric transmission environment. You will work on HV overhead and underground systems from 46kV to 345 kV, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other standards.

You will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, and draft plans, specifications, and procurement/construction documents while interfacing with clients and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of eight (8) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• Experience in reviewing full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, foundations, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
• Knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE code requirements; construction specifications; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
• Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• Work in client office is a possibility and/or periodic travel may be required
• Program Expertise: PLS-CADD and POLE; LPILE or FAD Tools; Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of overhead systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects
• Perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents
• Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals
• Communicate with clients and project teams and work both in team settings and independently

Skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Project planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

8+ years of experience in electric transmission design

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE

LPILE

FAD Tools

Microsoft Office

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley ProjectWise

AutoCAD

Mathcad

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced electric transmission environment. You will work on HV overhead and underground systems from 46kV to 345 kV, applying NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other standards.

You will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, and draft plans, specifications, and procurement/construction documents while interfacing with clients and cross-functional teams.