Remote Senior & Lead Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. is seeking Senior & Lead Transmission Line Engineers for electric transmission projects on HV and EHV systems. Roles involve applying NESC/ASCE standards, reviewing designs, and preparing construction documents.

Positions are fully remote within the United States, with MT-friendly hours to support project teams and clients. Ideal candidates hold a civil or mechanical engineering degree with 4+ years (senior) or 8+ years with 2+ years leadership (lead).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering with 4+ years in electric utility transmission design.
• Lead level requires 8+ years with 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience reviewing transmission line designs (PLS-CADD, foundations, materials, plans) and preparing packages.
• Knowledge of NESC, ASCE, ACI, AISC, and related codes and procurement process.
• Ability to work in a team and independently, with client interface and travel up to 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Design HV/EHV transmission lines for overhead and underground systems.
• Apply standards, perform analyses, draft plans, specs, and procurement docs.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and proposals.
• Coordinate with clients, planners, environmental, permitting, and construction teams.
• Lead project teams and mentor junior staff (Lead level).

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Project management

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering

PE license or EIT (preferred)

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE

LPILE

FAD Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

ProjectWise

Mathcad

MS Office

Job description

Leidos Inc. is seeking Senior & Lead Transmission Line Engineers for electric transmission projects on HV and EHV systems. Roles involve applying NESC/ASCE standards, reviewing designs, and preparing construction documents.

Positions are fully remote within the United States, with MT-friendly hours to support project teams and clients. Ideal candidates hold a civil or mechanical engineering degree with 4+ years (senior) or 8+ years with 2+ years leadership (lead).