Remote Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Senior Supervisor Transmission Line Engineering to lead a collaborative team on high voltage electric transmission projects from 34.5 kV to 765 kV, applying NESC, ASCE, NEC and related standards.

This 100% remote leadership role emphasizes client relations, staff development, proposal and scope management, project execution, and continuous improvement through automation and digital design tools to advance grid modernization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering; 8+ years of HV transmission design experience.
• PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE expertise required.
• EIT certification preferred; strong communication and team leadership essential.
• Ability to work onsite or travel as needed; mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct multiple design teams on HV transmission projects for utilities.
• Develop engineers through coaching and mentoring.
• Approve timesheets and oversee performance reviews.
• Lead proposals, scope creation, and capture for new work.
• Drive continuous improvement through processes and automation.
• Liaise with clients to grow business and maintain relationships.
• Manage portfolio health with PM support on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure high quality deliverables and effective resource planning.

Skills

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

EIT certification

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering (favorable)

Tools

TOWER

LPILE

FAD

Mathcad

AutoCAD

MicroStation

GIS

Job description

Leidos seeks a Senior Supervisor Transmission Line Engineering to lead a collaborative team on high voltage electric transmission projects from 34.5 kV to 765 kV, applying NESC, ASCE, NEC and related standards.

This 100% remote leadership role emphasizes client relations, staff development, proposal and scope management, project execution, and continuous improvement through automation and digital design tools to advance grid modernization.