Remote Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Construction Association of Michigan; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team working on high‑voltage transmission designs from 46 kV to 345 kV.

You will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and related standards, perform analyses, draft plans and bidding packages, and coordinate with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting and construction teams across site visits in the Midwest.

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.

Responsibilities

• Design electric utility transmission line projects for HV overhead and underground systems (46 kV–345 kV).
• Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, and other standards in design and analysis of overhead systems and infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare procurement and construction documents.
• Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.
• Coordinate with Leidos team and support development of scopes and project schedules.

Skills

PLS-CADD

POLE

LPILE or FAD Tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley ProjectWise

Mathcad

Autodesk AutoCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, is seeking a Lead Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team working on high‑voltage transmission designs from 46 kV to 345 kV.

You will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and related standards, perform analyses, draft plans and bidding packages, and coordinate with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting and construction teams across site visits in the Midwest.