Senior Transmission Line Designer

Leidos Inc; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Designer in Orlando, FL to join a dynamic team solving challenging problems in electric transmission for HV and EHV systems. You will design overhead and underground routes, reconductor projects, greenfield and brownfield work and prepare plans, specifications, procurement and construction documents.

The role requires at least four years of relevant experience, proficiency with PLS-CADD models and NESC knowledge, and the ability to work with clients

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Experience involved in full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages.
• Knowledge of NESC requirements; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.
• Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently.
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design electric transmission line systems for HV and EHV overhead and underground layouts.
• Prepare bidding documents, plans, specifications, procurement, and construction documents.
• Contribute to reconductor, greenfield, brownfield, and structure replacement projects.
• Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management teams.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Client interaction

Problem solving

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Designer who will work as a member of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission.

The successful candidate will serve as a designer on electric transmission line design projects for high-voltage (HV) and extra high-voltage (EHV) overhead and underground systems for some of the largest utilities in the country.

This person will work independently with the direction of an engineer, applying engineering standards in the design of electrical overhead and underground transmission line systems, reconductor projects, greenfield projects, brownfield projects, structure replacement projects, and various other types of projects. Additionally, this person will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, prepare material procurement and construction documents, and all aspects of transmission line design. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Work Location

Orlando, FL office preferred; Remote/Hybrid optional in Florida

You should minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

• Minimum of four (4) years of prior relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems
• Experience involved in full transmission line designs including PLS-CADD models, material, plan and profiles, and construction packages
• Knowledge of NESC requirements; material procurement process; project schedules; and construction work packages.
• Ability to work effectively in team environment but also able to work independently
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and project teams
• Periodic travel may be required for site visits, construction support, and in person meetings

We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an exciting External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive and ethical workplace. In fact, in 2023, Leidos was ranked as one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" by the Ethisphere Institute for the sixth consecutive year.

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Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.