Senior Transmission Line Engineer

Leidos LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos LLC is seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer to join a dynamic team working on HV and EHV overhead and underground transmission projects. The role involves applying standards (NESC, ASCE, ACI), performing analyses, drafting plans and specifications, and generating procurement and construction documents.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid work arrangement; travel to client sites and collaboration with planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering with a minimum of four (4) + years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience in 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 (up to 10-15%).

Responsibilities

• Design electric transmission line projects for HV and EHV systems.
• Apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other standards in engineering and design.
• Prepare bidding documents, drafts of plans and specifications.
• Prepare material procurement and construction documents.
• Interface with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel.
• Travel up to 10-15% may be required.
• Collaborate with Leidos team to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Teamwork

Client communication

Project scoping

NESC knowledge

ASCE code knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Tools

PLS-CADD

POLE

LPILE

FAD Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley ProjectWise

Mathcad

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Transmission Line Engineer who will work as members of a dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment, solving challenging problems involved with electric transmission. The successful candidate will serve as an Engineer 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. They will apply NESC, ASCE, ACI and other applicable standards in the engineering and design of electrical overhead and underground systems, voltage conversion projects, new capacity projects, and infrastructure replacement projects. Additionally, they will perform engineering analyses, prepare bidding documents, draft plans and specifications, and prepare material procurement and construction documents. This will involve working with a multi-person Leidos team and interfacing with clients, project planning, environmental, permitting, and construction management personnel. Work Location: Downtown Chicago (hybrid). Relocation assistance can be provided to a qualified candidate.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering with a minimum of four (4) + years of relevant experience in the design of electric utility transmission systems.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience in 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 (up to 10-15%).

Program Expertise:

• Expert-level proficiency in PLS-CADD and experience with POLE.
• Experience with foundation analysis software such as LPILE or FAD Tools.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Experience:

• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Experience with GO95 standards (if working in applicable regions).
• Experience with Construction Management and Support.

Program Experience:

• PLS TOWER
• Bentley MicroStation
• Bentley ProjectWise
• Mathcad
• Autodesk AutoCAD

Why Leidos:

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. 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. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News- Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

Pay Range:

Pay Range: Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 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.

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 $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. 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.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

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.