Senior Transmission Line Designer

Leidos; United States; Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Designer to join a dynamic team working on HV and EHV overhead and underground transmission projects for major utilities in the country.

The role involves independent design work under engineer direction, applying standards, drafting plans and specifications, and preparing bidding and construction documents. Orlando, FL is preferred with remote/hybrid options in Florida.

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.
• Periodic travel may be required for site visits, construction support, and in person meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design HV and EHV overhead and underground transmission line systems and reconductor projects.
• Perform engineering analyses and prepare bidding documents, plans and specifications.
• Prepare material procurement and construction documents and other transmission line design deliverables.
• Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.

Skills

Transmission line design

PLS-CADD

Teamwork

Communication

Job 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

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Original Posting

April 30, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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