Remote Transmission Line Engineer: HV/EHV Grid Design Lead

Leidos LLC; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer at mid, senior, and lead levels. This role combines design of HV to EHV overhead and underground lines with remote work options; candidates must be within driving distance to Reno, NV, and may enjoy hybrid arrangements.

You will influence grid reliability by applying advanced modeling and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will lead projects from routing and analysis through procurement and construction-ready packages, mentoring others

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Expert-level or working knowledge of PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE.
• Working knowledge of NESC, ACI, AISC, and ASCE codes.
• Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into clear project scopes and client presentations.
• Mid-Level 2+ Years, EIT preferred, Team contributor, Design & Analysis
• Senior-Level 4+ Years, PE preferred, Supervisory experience, Full review & QC
• Lead-Level 8+ Years, PE license required, Strategic oversight & Mentorship, Budgeting, Proposals & Strategy
• Bonus Points For: Experience with LPILE, FAD Tools, Mathcad, or AutoCAD. Hands-on Construction Management or Field Support experience. Familiarity with Bentley ProjectWise.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground transmission systems using PLS-CADD, ensuring compliance with NESC, ASCE, and ACI standards.
• Move projects from conceptual routing and engineering analysis to material procurement and construction-ready packages.
• Apply advanced modeling (PLS-TOWER, LPILE, FAD) to solve site-specific challenges, from foundation designs to voltage conversions.
• Mentor junior engineers, manage client interfaces, and steer multi-disciplinary teams toward successful project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

AutoCAD

Bentley ProjectWise

FAD Tools

Mathcad

LPILE

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer at mid, senior, and lead levels. This role combines design of HV to EHV overhead and underground lines with remote work options; candidates must be within driving distance to Reno, NV, and may enjoy hybrid arrangements.

You will influence grid reliability by applying advanced modeling and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will lead projects from routing and analysis through procurement and construction-ready packages, mentoring others