Remote Senior Transmission Line Engineer—HV Overhead/Underground

Construction Association of Michigan; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team, solving complex problems in electric transmission. The role focuses on HV overhead and underground design from 46kV to 345 kV for a major utility.

The engineer will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, and related standards, preparing bidding documents, plans, and construction packages, and interfacing with clients and planning teams across travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and minimum of four (4) years of experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Experience 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 transmission line projects for HV overhead and underground systems, from 46kV to 345 kV levels.
• Prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents.
• 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.
• Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Skills

PLS-CADD

POLE

LPILE

FAD Tools

Microsoft Office

NESC knowledge

ASCE standards

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley ProjectWise

Mathcad

Autodesk AutoCAD

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team, solving complex problems in electric transmission. The role focuses on HV overhead and underground design from 46kV to 345 kV for a major utility.

The engineer will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI, and related standards, preparing bidding documents, plans, and construction packages, and interfacing with clients and planning teams across travel to sites as needed.